We are refurbishing an old Wheelabrator vibratory finisher. Having a problem with the locknut for the bearings. Shaft is 1.562 , 18tpi. This should be a N08 as far as I can tell.
Problem is N08 won't fit. Will barely start on the thread and cannot get more than a 1/4 turn on it.
No burrs...
I need to put a bronze sleeve into an aluminum casting to repair a corroded surface. At least I would prefer to use bronze as there is salt water involved. However it might be that bronze won't be suitable due to the difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the casting and the...
I am looking for a recommendation re the best O ring material to use in a marine heat exchanger.
The liquids are sea water and antifreeze (50% ethylene glycol/water). Normal temperature is 180F with 230F maximum.
The problem that currently exists is that the o rings take a set and start to...
