Re: Bainbridge blade guides
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JV, I hope your travels went smoothly and we're productive/enjoyable. There are VERY few images of this type of saw on the internet. Fewer of the gear box. However, I did find one that showed at least 1 washer used on the worm hear shaft. I BELEIEVE these are not intended as thrust washers, per se. Instead, I believe they are more like spacers. The replacements are scheduled to arrive today. :) Once I start reassembling the saw I post pictures and show what I mean.? Thanks Darren
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Sorry I'm late on this conversation but I've been travelling and only just got my phone to where it can reply to a thread.
I'm at a loss to see why your gearbox would have thrust bearings in those positions Darren. when there's no way for any thrust to be resolved there.
I understand that's what you found when disassembling it but why would they be there?
More likely they are oil slingers to stop oil leaking out, though how they might work is beyond me too.
A 4x6 has lip-seals in those positions, and they do stop oil leaking from the gearbox. The 2RS seals on bearings are not designed to seal against oil, just stop ingress of swarf or leakage of internal bearing grease.
I suspect your Bainbridge gearbox will also leak unless you have lip-seals rather than these washers. They will be available in the same size as the bearing ID x OD x~0.25" thick - jv
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