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Backhoe bucket bushing replace?

daman ยท 2011-01-16 08:04

Have any of you guy's replaced these bushings in a Ford bucket? it looks like they just pound out with a little heat but doesn't look like a traditional brass or copper bushing it looks like a steel insert or something?, i need to replace some wondering if anyone has actually done it. the pic below(click link) is the actual bucket im working on with the red arrow pointing to the bush...

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  1. #1cps2011-01-16 09:04

    Hi daman, they look like mild steel bushings alright. They should knock out with a good size hammer and maybe a little track cut in them to help them shrink (if there real tight). They most likely are only mild steel as the pin does not turn in them and there for wont were to quickly! A machine shop should be able to make you some new ones! Aiden

  2. #2tuney4432011-01-16 09:20

    Those are hardened steel bushings,no different than any other hoe bucket.Just drive them out with a beefy punch and 5 lb. lump hammer.Replacement bushings don't usually cost too much or you can get them fabbed up.

  3. #3daman2011-01-16 17:26

    Thanks guy's yea i wasn't sure how difficult these were never had to do any before i figured with some heat and a good driver and BFH they should come. i'll have to search for a place to fabb them up FNH wants $50 ea!! i don't think so.

  4. #4Deere John2011-01-16 17:53

    Here's a little trick for bushing removal. Run an arc bead across the inside diameter of the bushing (side to side) and let it cool. Don't be afraid to put some heat to the rod. The weld will shrink the diameter of the bushing a wee bit, and they will come out much easier. John

  5. #5DTLUPER2011-01-16 18:23

    good tips...me and pops had some trouble replacin ours

  6. #6DTLUPER2011-01-16 18:34

    oops

  7. #7daman2011-01-16 20:11

    Hmmm interesting thanks for the tip DJ, so any tool shop should be able to make some up i'd presume?

  8. #8daman2011-01-16 20:14

    Like what? just hard getting out? back in??

  9. #9oceanobob2011-01-16 21:05

    We have found using stainless rod cuts down on splatter on the hardened material (makes less a mess, not a big thing) but the ss shrinks more than steel weld rod....

  10. #10daman2011-01-17 16:11

    Hey fellas Just a thought could a bushing that's made outa a harder Bronze material(SAE 863 Bronze)and work in this situation? instead of hardened steel? i found some Bronze bushings that are silver in color that have more iron content to it for greater wear resistance i'm told,,for cheap.. would that work in this type situation or no??

  11. #11AU.CASE2011-01-17 16:41

    Could crush under the load, if the spec' is hardened steel then there is a reason for that, I guess. The Phosphor Bronze is probably looking for lubrication too, where the treated steel will tolerate dry grit abrasion better.