SBM Roller Lifter Choice

furrystump said

It probably doesn’t translate, but my father works on heavy metal stamping presses that run huge bushings. We’re talking TONS of pressure. 200+! I also like the idea of no small parts that can migrate and cause trouble elsewhere. When the bearing wears the lash opens.

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I think it does translate. With a bushing you have more surface area taking the load versus only a small point of contact on a very small needle bearing. I agree about small parts migrating, hence the magnets in my lift valley area. I chose the comp because hopefully worse case scenario if you have a failure, there are no needle bearing and with staked axles there are no "C" clips to get into the motor. Hopefully!! Time will tell if the bushing is better.