bush or needles ?

[byron]

I need to replace the rear bearing, so am collecting bits for the job.
I currently have a camlam bush in the crownwheel, but have a pair of needle bearings that I was planning to use in the next build.
but which is best ?
I'll be fitting a camlam lightened crownwheel
thanks

[coaster]

I have heard that the bush is the stronger option Jarv, perhaps someone can cofirm

[byron]

cheers colin
or, reading in Sticky's book earlier, is the bush used cos the crownwheel is not hard enough to take the needles ?

[noggin1969]

The CamLam ones run a bush , if it hasn't already cut a small groove with a hacksaw across the bush to aid lubrication. You'll see the CamLam crown wheel come with a small hole were the bush fits to help with this to.

[byron]

The CamLam ones run a bush , if it hasn't already cut a small groove with a hacksaw across the bush to aid lubrication. You'll see the CamLam crown wheel come with a small hole were the bush fits to help with this to.

thanks, I hadn't noticed that yet, I'll go bush.

[noggin1969]

thanks, I hadn't noticed that yet, I'll go bush.

Aways better to go for the bush lol

[byron]

thanks, I hadn't noticed that yet, I'll go bush.

Aways better to go for the bush lol

indeed
this thread was innuendo laden from the start

[pete]

Sorry to butt in on this thread,but does anyone know how tight or loose the brass bush should be.I,ve just fitted one and filed the grooves etc but it was a very tight fit,ie forced on,is this ok.Cheers Pete

[pete]

I dont really want to pay 20 quid to maybe or maybe not get an answer to this one,Anyone?
Cheers,Pete

[noggin1969]

Should be a good fit but not to the point were it won't turn in the crown wheel