1st motion shaft spigot bearing and lube?

[southerly95]

Whilst waiting acquisition of a nos 1098 clutch plate does the spigot bearing need a small amount of lubrication or does it self lubricate? Thanks, John

[les]

I think they are, or at least used to be oilite bushes, which were impregnated so self lubricating. You can tell by looking for a black almost light speckled appearance. However oil anyway.

[philthehill]

Les
You are right in that the spigot bush should be an iolite bush and the bush material is as you describe above.
If fitting a new iolite bush I would soak it in SAE 30 engine oil overnight to absorb the maximum lubricant.
Once fitted the oilite bush should not require further lubrication but a smear of SAE 30 engine oil will not go amiss.

http://www.bowman.co.uk/bearings/oilite ... g-bearings

Phil

[les]

Yes, sorry forgot the overnight soak!
Didn't realise they had such a history!