Tony L
Administrator
I may swap back to the original bushings as well... they've been sitting in solvent for about 9 months after rebuild, but the AS bushings are tight. I don't think this is necessarily an issue with my setup but I do wonder about mucking up the motor shaft long term.
That was the conclusion I came to. I’m sure the AS bushings are fine, especially when vacuum-loaded with a good lubricant as mine were, but I just feel more confident running the original bushings as they are long-term tried and tested and mine seemed to be in very good condition.
I’d be very carful to ensure any oil you try is safe on sintered bronze. Many modern motor oils are not. I’d question the manufacturer if necessary.