[Joelk]

One of the things about the 3000 Series that disappoints me is the use of plastic bushings in the forward/reverse controls and other places.

I have replaced them on pretty much every 3000 Series that I have owned.

Working on one of mine today and one of the bushings on the reverse control was worn through. I caught it before it caused much damage, but...

I replaced the plastic bushings with bronze flange bushings and this seems like it is going to work well. I used BFBs that are 5/8" ID X 3/4" OD. I had to enlarge the hole in the bracket and frame slightly(about a 16th") and drill a new hole in the shaft for the clip, but the pedal now seems to work very smoothly and I doubt that the BFBs will ever need to be replaced.

I ordered some 3/8" x 1/2" BFBs that I plan to install in the linkage between the pedals and elsewhere.

Other than the labor, I don't see any downside to doing this. Does anyone else?

I am also thinking about installing BFBs on the pivit points of the hydraulic valve levers(for deck etc). One two of my tractors these valves do not self center properly. I have rebuilt(cleaned and replace Orings) with no change in operation.

I may have to do a little spacing to get clearance for the flange part of the BFBs(BFB flange is thicker than plastic bushing flange)

Has anyone installed BFBs in this location? Results?