scrutton Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Anyone replaced the bushings in Fintec heels? These are the bushings that fit in the sides of the heels (2 per heel), that the pins that stick out and ride in. If you've never taken yours apart and inspected them closely you may not know about these. Wondering how to remove the old and install the new bushings, without damaging the new ones. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 If you refer to those plastic ones around pins, i first removed pins and after that just pulled old ones away with screw driver. New ones went on place with gentle push by hand and then after that i put pins on place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I need somenew bushings too. Just noticed last night mine have fallen apart and the pins move around more than they should. Of course the Bomber store is unavailable in a year when I need all sorts of parts...go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yeah it's a dilemma. Mine are working OK now, and with new bushings installed may work really good. And I only have 2 more races to get through, so 4-5 more days on snow, so I'll make it through this season. This has got me thinking about converting boot(s) back to standard though. Would be nice to get an ETA when the store may be re-opened for business so we could do some planning with our purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Ace, Dig around on the internet for probably Delrin/nylon bushings. The Fintech spec may well be standard dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I bought spares a while ago. I'll get a caliper on them so the collective powers of BomberOL can see if there's an industrial equivalent out there. No, I'm not selling my spares. Sorry. Ok, not sorry. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 If they are a standard size, McMaster-Carr has a LOT of hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I figured it was probably a sourced part and I am putting a call into The Guru to see where I can find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) I recall you mentioned one pin was not fully extending into the hole in the heel receiver OR is it that one pin is not fully extending from the heel? Check both your toe and your heel piece (more likely) so they are square or aligned in the same position on each side; being out of alignment can prevent one pin to fully extend. Edited January 25, 2018 by Pat Donnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliekarr Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 They look a lot like igus bushings: https://www.igus.com/product/3 Shipping is likely to cost much more than the bushings. They keep most USA stock on the east coast. There is always (in the USA) McMaster-Carr, but I don't know if they have the right dimensions available. I don't have my Fintecs near me, but I would guess that the pin diameter is 10mm, and the Fintec body has a 12mm bore. Measure carefully before buying anything! https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-sleeve-bearings/=1baa1vd Avoid nylon, since it absorbs water and can swell, affecting the clearances. Any of the Rulon materials will work well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scrutton Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Looks like iGlide JSM-1012-10 might get the job done. $1.50 each. https://www.igus.com/product/3 Edited January 26, 2018 by scrutton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 No it's happening on both boards. It's the heel unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Start with O.D. of the pin and the O.D. of the sleeve as accurately measuring the I.D. will be difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I just measured the thickness of a bushing. It is exactly 1mm. So, must be an I.D of 10mm if OD of bushing is 12mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Pat Donnelly said: No it's happening on both boards. It's the heel unit. Would the bindings happen to be TD3's? I had one heel receiver out of alignment once and one pin was not engaging until I corrected the alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Do the pins extend fully from both sides? This heel is off just a hair, look at the raised rib on the flat section. Edited January 26, 2018 by Pat Donnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I just checked mine look fine. It is always the right pin that isn't extending. It's happening on both boards though. Have TD3s on one. TD3 SW on other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, scrutton said: I just checked mine look fine. It is always the right pin that isn't extending. It's happening on both boards though. Have TD3s on one. TD3 SW on other. Are the pins extending fully from the heels? Switch boots front boot to rear binding and rear boot to front binding - report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 46 minutes ago, scrutton said: Looks like iGlide JSM-1012-10 might get the job done. $1.50 each. https://www.igus.com/product/3 Bingo. Confirmed by higher powers. Thanks to everyone who checked into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, Pat Donnelly said: Are the pins extending fully from the heels? Switch boots front boot to rear binding and rear boot to front binding - report back. It will be a while Pat. Packing for a trip etc. Might be a a couple of weeks before I have time to do more troubleshooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Great thread, can someone confirm post pics once they get the bushings and install them? Edited January 29, 2018 by GeoffV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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