here we go again

[windybob]

I will be at the shop tomorrow. I will check for a crosshead. Sorry, been a little under the weather.

[windybob]

I have a couple of these. The halfs need babbitt in each half. The other side clamps to your bushing. Carriage bolts holes are 7 in c to c.

ideal steel crosshead.jpg

[mtblah]

Windy , YAHOO , those are exactly what I need !

I think I remember how to pour babbitt ,
I'll send you an envelope to box 8 as usual .

Mike B

[mtblah]

Windy , PERFECT , now I get to pour babbitt tomorrow , that will heat my shop nicely .

Mike B

[mtblah]

Next step is to connect pitman arm connecting rod to the down shaft ?
A block of wood ? or a cast / machined connector for both pitman shaft and down pipe with a hole for oiling the shaft ?
Any one have instructions on how to do this ?
Mike B

[mtblah]

Windy , yes this part is 100% correct & complete !
My limited knowledge is showing again .
When I started cleaning up the "new " part I figured out how to assemble it !
I had the pitman arm shaft on the wrong side . I think you said take photos .
When it was correctly assembled it all fits right , thanks Windy !
ALL , disregard my last post needing advice > My bad >
Mike B

[windybob]

Yeah, I was kind of confused as to what you were talking about, but hey, it doesn't take much to confuse me any more. lol Glad it all worked out. Thanks for posting.

[mtblah]

Poured babbitt this morning . My secret is using baker parchment paper as the non-stick surfaces . The photos show how nicw and smooth the bearing surfaces come out of the fixture .
I have poured enough babbitt now that it takes longer to make the fixture than to melt & pour .
Thanks to Windy & friends walking me thru the 1st pour on my A702 bearings .
Mike b

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Nice job Mike looks good

[windybob]

Looking good Mike. Much thicker than the others. Hope they are not too thick. They would hold the crosshead open and the pitman pin would be loose. If I remember, there is no babbitt for the pitman pin.