Wow! Thanks Mr. Duncan Your answer is a great help. That really gives me a range to work-in.
Thank you again. Dennis
Press a bushing by: D Duncan
Hello Dennis
I checked my charts and this is what I came up with
In the 1-2 inch range
For a Drive Fit (light duty easily pressed in and removed) you need a .0005-.0007 press fit.
With a drive fit you should be able install bushing with light tapping with hammer
For a forced fit ( heavy duty more permanent )
you need a .002-.003 press fit
A forced fit would require a arbor of Hyd. press
A Tip: If you are installing the bushing in a hole freeze the bushing. this will cause the bushing to shrink making it much easer to press in
If you are pressing the bushing on a shaft freeze the shaft. If freezing the shaft is not feasible heat the bushing to around 350-400 deg in your oven
Press fit by: Dennis A. Diederich
Thank you D. Duncan for your responce, I'm working in the 1.50 O.D x 1.25 I.D. range.
press fit by: D Duncan
yes there is it depends on the size of the bushing. I have a chart if you can tell me the size of the bushing I can help.
I plane on putting this chart on my site ASAP
