13-01-2021, 12:34 PM
Peter is this the hole in the centre that you are referring to these are the oil exit holes, the oil collection holes can just be seen at each end of the laygear assy.
As Chris says the bushes have oil groves that draw the oil into the shaft, end float of the gear assy only needs to be a couple of thou and use a light gear oil it reduces wear 75/90 GL4 they did not have light gear oil in the 30's.
Terry.
As Chris says the bushes have oil groves that draw the oil into the shaft, end float of the gear assy only needs to be a couple of thou and use a light gear oil it reduces wear 75/90 GL4 they did not have light gear oil in the 30's.
Terry.