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center steering arm center/ steering arm bracket
  • bartibog1bartibog1
    Posts: 222Expert Adviser
    i have a lot of play in the steering on my 53 super. is there a small roller bearing in this part. if so does anyone no of a bearing number for it. i have searched in my parts book and and can not come up with a number. a good parts picture would be a lot of help.

    steve
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,572Platinum Member
    Caerpiller part # 442926 is in my swap book as thesame as the needle bearing Hudson used. However there is replacement kits available in broze or nylon ,
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,572Platinum Member
    Hudson #170996 needle bearing center arm pivot .1948-54 Master Parts Catalog page 7 group A5-15 plate 3 10.043
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • bob wardbob ward
    Posts: 523Platinum Member
    Hudson should never have used needle rollers in that situation, a bronze bush would have been a much better choice.

    If I was doing a replacement I would go for the bush rather than the rollers. Check that the shaft has not been worn by the needles before you go too far, otherwise you could be back to square one very quickly.
  • bartibog1bartibog1
    Posts: 222Expert Adviser
    thanks for info roger. Do you no where the nylon or bronze bushings kits are available
    from. this was an item overlooked in rebuild.

    steve
  • maasfhcenturylinknet
    Posts: 45Hitchhiker
    We have the complete kit for $85.

    Randy Maas
    1309-267-6158
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 5,147Moderator
    You'll find the rebuild kit (and other parts) here -
    http://www.21stcenturyhudson.com/products1.htm
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
  • Courtesy Man
    Posts: 77Hitchhiker
    If the pin is good I make a replacement bushing for $30 + $5 shipping. By the way I do not use nylon, Delrin or Acetate as I don't feel they are durable enough. I also do not care for bronze and certainly no brass. Gert Kristiansen email:
    HETkristi@copper.net -drop the HET.
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 5,147Moderator
    FYI/FYSA - Please relay your reproductions/offerings to 'detailed at verizon dot net' (Jon Battle) - he maintains an online reference of reproduction Hudson parts that are offered for sale...

    Jon's Online Listing -
    http://www.detailedconcepts.net/Repro_Table.pdf
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,572Platinum Member
    There you go , Sorry I went to bed before yo ugot all your answers .I would agree the original is a poor option given modern choices.
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • maasfhcenturylinknet
    Posts: 45Hitchhiker

    We have had no complaints with the bronze-pin set up and they do work well over and above the roller bearings alnd so far are long lasting.. I do not have experience with the" Plastics" so I won't comment.

    Randy Maas
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