| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,749 | The simple way to remove the drive-end bushing is to find a threading tap that will bite into the bushing a little, and just crank it in there. When the tap bottoms out it will push the bushing out of the housing. Clean up the chips and use a vise and a socket the right diameter to press the new one in. Check for fit on the end of the armature, and do a little scraping with a sharp pocket knife if there are any burrs or tight spots. Lube the bushing sparingly with some high-temperature wheel bearing grease as you assemble things.
The armature looks good- - - -no deep scores or grooves. Use a strip of medium-grit sandpaper (120 or so) and give it a good shoeshine to clean up any oxidation. Good luck! Jerry
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