Seat recline bushing

[Hoghead]

Both my Tigers, and all my old seat parts need the little threaded bushing that the seat recline cam runs on - shown far right under the screw.
These wear right to the screw threads, and seemingly unavailable.
I am going to make some for myself and a few mates, and if done on a CNC late it can spit them out non-stop, cheap as chips.
If anyone wants in on this let me know, as it is a one time effort. No idea of cost until it is done, but post will be as much or more than the part
Let me know...........................

 

[jumpinjan]

I have made many on my lathe. Using brass round bar.
Jan

 

[DanR]

I like your efforts to make these available..... put me down for a pair.

 

[Rick Young]

I would take a pair.
Thanks.
Rick

 

[Hoghead]

I have made many on my lathe. Using brass round bar.
Jan

Not too soft?
I guess the choice is eat the bushing that is easy to replace, or eat the cam..........
Have any left to save me re-inventing the wheel

 

[puff4]

Not too soft?
I guess the choice is eat the bushing that is easy to replace, or eat the cam..........
Have any left to save me re-inventing the wheel

You could also use bearing bronze. That’s what I machined my Alpine brake pistons out of… it’s very durable.

 

[DanR]

"bearing bronze… it’s very durable" I did not lknow that....

 

[puff4]

“C932 bearing bronze is hard, strong, resistant to wear, resistant to impacts, and easily machined. Additionally, c932 bronze is ductile and resistant to corrosion. It can be easily soldered and brazed, though welding is not advised. Typically used in bushings, thrust washers, bearings, pumps, light duty gears, and valve components.”

https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/product-guide/alloy/932

 

[JSLoeffl]

If you are talking about the 5/16" BSF Round Nut (for seat back rest), Sunbeam Specialties has them under PN UK83N Page 22 of their catalog for about $4.25 each, unless price has increased since Sept 21 catalog. I bought a couple in 2019, not sure if they still have stock now!!

22 UPHOLSTERY & DOOR PANELS
SUNBEAM Specialties, Inc. -765-A E. McGlincy Ln, Campbell CA 95008 408 371-1642
SPECIAL SEAT SCREWS
LARGE SEAT BACK PIVOT SCREWS. COUNTERSUNK SLOTTED SCREW WITH PIVOT NIPPLE AFTER THE THREADS UK82 19.95pr
RATCHET PLATE & SEAT-REST SCREWS, 5/16X1/2” BSF, ND.6 UK83 2.25ea
ROUND NUT, 5/16” BSF (FOR SEAT BACK REST), 1 PER SEAT UK83N 4.25ea
LONG SCREW, 2 ½” BSF UK84 2.95ea

 

[Hoghead]

I asked about that in the fall, and why I am going to make them
Will ask again - thanks

 

[PROCRAFT]

"bearing bronze… it’s very durable" I did not lknow that....

makes great pilot brgs. also. (925 bronze)

 

[PROCRAFT]

I like your efforts to make these available..... put me down for a pair.

I've rebuilt too many seats finally decided to use Cobra seats makes life easier.

 

[DanR]

I do have a couple pairs of the original style seats. Also going with the high backs from the Maza for two of my Alpines. They are comfortable for me in my opinion.

 

[Asm109]

Has anyone recovered a Miata seat in the style and color of an Alpine seat?

 

[Hoghead]

Bought from SS, and no need to re-invent the wheel