Bearings in type VII fittings kit

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  • pjdog
    Commander
    • Apr 2009
    • 302

    Bearings in type VII fittings kit

    I hate to seem like such a cry baby, but I'm work the fittings kit for the type VIIC/41. I started to install the bearings in the bearing casting. The bearings supplied look like 1/8 ID but the propellers and propeller shafts are not 1/8? Am I missing something?

    The kit is a great piece of work. Very impressive. I like it.

    Jack
  • Kazzer
    *********
    • Aug 2008
    • 2848

    #2
    Yes, it's bloody annoying, but the bearing is 1/8" diameter, and the shaft is 3/32"

    There are two small lengths of brass tube in the Fittings Kit, which fit inside the brass bearing to take up that slack.

    I'm still waiting for my two bits from the Wizard. (He who has spent the last week buggering about at some submarine do!)
    Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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    • pjdog
      Commander
      • Apr 2009
      • 302

      #3
      Yep. I see'em. Thanks.

      jack

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      • He Who Shall Not Be Named
        Moderator
        • Aug 2008
        • 12255

        #4
        yeah, I know, it's a pain, but the smallest inside diameter Oilite bearing I can get is 1/8", that's why the need for the interfacing sleeves between shaft and bearing.

        David,
        Who is John Galt?

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        • Albion
          Captain
          • Dec 2008
          • 651

          #5
          we used to use 3/32 in slot cars, should be a source somewhere
          Next time someone points out it takes 42 muscles to frown, point out it will only take 4 muscles to b1tch slap them if they tell you how mnay muscles you need to smile:pop

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          • roedj
            Captain
            • Sep 2008
            • 562

            #6
            You might try:

            3/32 x 1/4 Axle Oilites Made for 3/32 axles and 1/4 dia. hole. These oilites are made to convert 1/8 axel size holes to fit 3/32 axles. ($1.70 pair)


            Dan
            Born in Detroit - where the weak are killed and eaten.

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