Greenfield Auger Bushing (Upper)

[KodiakII]

Anyone able to tell me how to get the upper auger bushing out of a St. Croix Greenfield? It has started to bind up (makes a low growl) and I would like to replace it (along with the lower one) asap. I think that flimsy little Phillips head (inferior fastener) probably has something to do with its' removal.

 

[heat seeker]

Mine was binding too, last year. I cleaned the auger shaft and then the bearing. A bit of high temp grease, and it's running smoothly again. It's probably just gummed up or just dry. Does the auger scrape the channel it's in?

 

[KodiakII]

Auger isn't scraping, I think the oilite bushing has just become unoiled. Maybe I'll take it apart and try some grease, any suggestions on what type or brand to use?

 

[heat seeker]

Just something suitable for high temps, nothing really special. I don't remember just what I used, but it's been a year or so, and so far so good. Just remember to get the old cruddy oil/grease/whatever out of there, and clean the auger in that area well.