auger motor bushings vf55

[corkman]

my auger motor has been making a horrible noise for 3 days now.i ordered a replacement off the Gleason Avery site.does anyone have a source for the auger bushings.parts list show them as a two pack of 5/8" ID brass bushings.i saw two on line. one for $54 and another for $48.seems like a lot of money for 2 bushings.peace Cork

 

[Mt Bob]

Measure all dimensions,check ebay and there are many bushing suppliers.Most stoves use conventional size bushings,but some are special.If they are standard sizes should cost about $5 ea.I guess nobody has done this for that stove.

 

[Harvey Schneider]

5/8" ID brass bushings

Are you sure they are brass and not bronze?
Check Amazon, they have a wide selection of bronze and some brass

 

[corkman]

Are you sure they are brass and not bronze?

Just looked at the manual again and it says they are brass.with the stove running on medium for the past few days the noise hasnt been as bad.im hoping its just the motor itself as i have a replacement on the way.i just thought i would have a set of bushings on hand just in case.

 

[Don2222]

Hello

Did you try cleaning the bushings first? Usually that is all that is needed unless there is a big scratch or gouge in them.

see Pics here.
Auger Bearing Cleaning Brush - See pics of Big E auger service - auger jam fix!
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads...-of-big-e-auger-service-auger-jam-fix.126216/

 

[nailed_nailer]

McMaster Carr

Match to the type and size you need
http://www.mcmaster.com/#bronze-sleeve-bearings/=raqgp3

Good Luck Cork,
---Nailer---

 

[corkman]

McMaster Carr
Match to the type and size you need
http://www.mcmaster.com/#bronze-sleeve-bearings/=raqgp3

thanks guys.took the motor out and disconnected the gear box from the motor.the motor by itself runs quiet which leads me to believe its the gear box.i opened that up and added some high temp grease.havnt put it back in yet but i will post how it runs.didnt take the bearings out yet but if the grease doesnt quiet it down then i will take them out.thanks again Peace,Cork