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If you would like to purchase
any of the parts or services listed in this website, and/or for FREE professional
and honest technical assistance and support, please contact: A-1 Miller's
Performance Enterprises | 1501 W. Old Plank Rd. | Columbia, MO (Missouri)
65203-9136 USA | 
Phone:
1-573-256-0313 (shop) | 1-573-881-7229 (cell; text or when leaving a voice
message, please speak slowly and clearly). Please call Monday-Friday, except
holidays, 9am to 5pm, Central time zone. If no answer, please try again later.
(When speaking with Brian, please be patient because I stutter.)
E-mail:
pullingtractor@aol.com. When
you call, text, email or visit our shop, you will be dealing directly with
the owner for the best customer service. A-1 Miller's shop is open to the
public from 9am to 5pm, including weekends, except holidays. Please call
before coming so I'll be here waiting for your arrival.
Directions to our shop |
1501 West Old Plank Road, Columbia, MO - Google Maps or
Map of 1501 West Old Plank
Road, Columbia, MO by MapQuest. If you're the kind of person who don't
trust delivery/shipping companies (mis)handling your high-dollar and fragile
merchandise, you can make the long drive to
A-1 Miller's shop to personally
drop off and/or pick up your carburetor, clutch assembly, engine, transaxle,
tractor, etc. "The road to a friend's house (or shop) is never long." (We're
planning to relocate to other property with a bigger and better shop so we
can provide many more high quality parts and professional services.)
 Heavy Duty Tie Rod Ends with
integrated rubber dust seal. Very strong. Dust seal extends life of tie rod
end. Most common direct OEM replacements found on many makes and models of
lawn and garden tractors. Can be used on riding mowers, lawn and garden tractors,
garden pulling tractors, compact tractors, mini-rods, recreational vehicles,
automotive throttle linkages, automotive transmission shifter linkages, etc.
Secure to lever with a self-locking nut, or nut and split lock washer.
Other sizes and styles of tie rod ends and Heim joints are available. Available in various styles, sizes and materials. Please contact us if you're interested in any of these parts or services. |
Fabricate Steering Link (Tie Rod or Drag Link) for your Garden Tractor, Mini-Rod, etc. - | Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in any of these parts or services.
Fabricate Steering Link Assembly (Tie Rod or Drag Link) for your Garden Tractor, Mini-Rod, etc. NOTE: When ordering, please specify model of Cub Cadet garden tractor, or exact length of link from center of mounting studs (tie rods) or center of mounting bolts (Heim joints), and size of tie rods or ball joints.
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Steering Assembly Repair Service, Bushings and Bearings - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in any of these parts or services.
 Steering Assembly Rebuild
Service for all models of IH Cub Cadet "Original", IH- and MTD-built (CCC)
Cub Cadet, Ford LGT, Jacobsen, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, MTD Farm King,
Snapper, Wheel Horse and various other makes and models of garden tractors
with the CCC or ROSS aluminum housing steering box. Rebuild service
includes: completely disassemble steering Box Assembly, clean and inspect
all parts, replace or repair anything that's worn, reassemble, lubricate,
then make necessary bore.) OEM to all moving parts so it'll provide many
years of trouble-free service. NOTE: The Easy Steer
Upgrade Kit will NOT work on the steering box with the pivot shaft bolt NOT
welded to the steering arm in MTD-built Cub Cadet models 782, 784, 786, 1340,
1440, 1535, 1541, 1810, 1811, 1861, 1863, 1912 and 1914 because the protruding
threads are too short.
Rebuilt IH Cub Cadet Steering Box Assembly. Fits all IH-built Cub Cadet garden tractors, except IH Cub Cadet "Original" and Cub Lo-Boy.
Rebuilt IH Cub Cadet "Original" Steering Box Assembly.
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 "Easy Steer" Upgrade Kit.
Makes for smoother, effortless and easier steering. Fits all IH- and certain
MTD-built Cub Cadet, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Ford LGT, Jacobsen, MTD
Farm King, Wheel Horse and various other makes and models of garden tractors
with the CCC or ROSS aluminum housing steering box, except Cub Lo-Boy.
Provides slightly less effort when steering tractor. Each kit includes new
high quality pre-lubricated sealed thrust ball bearing and nylon-insert lock
nut. Replaces OEM double
jam nuts
and
thrust
washer on 5/8" or 3/4" diameter pitman arm stud. Install bearing with
shielding (wording on bearing) against steering box, and tighten nut to remove
looseness, then back off until pitman arm rotates freely without binding.
NOTE: The Easy Steer Upgrade Kit will NOT work on the
steering box with the pivot shaft bolt NOT welded to the steering arm in
MTD-built Cub Cadet models 782, 784, 786, 1340, 1440, 1535, 1541, 1810, 1811,
1861, 1863, 1912 and 1914 because the protruding threads are too short.
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 Teflon Thrust Washers for Steering Knuckles (Front Spindle
Shafts). Makes for smoother, effortless and easier steering. Fits Cub Cadet
"Original" and Cub Cadet models 70, 71, 72, 73, 86, 100, 102, 104, 108, 109,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 482, 580, 582, 582
Special, 680, 682, 782, 800, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1050, 1202, 1204,
1210, 1250, 1450, 1650, 1282, 1340, 1440, 1450, 1512, 1535, 1541, 1572, 1604,
1606, 1641, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1772, 1782, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1860,
1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1872, 1882, 1912, 1914, 2072, 2082, 2086, 2182 and
2284, and various other makes and models of garden tractors with 3/4", 7/8"
or 1" diameter front spindle shafts. Made of very tough, long wearing and
slippery
polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) plastic material. Use ordinary automotive chassis grease when
lubricating front spindles. Eliminates metal to metal friction, which can
result in hard steering, reduces steering effort about 85% and prevents wear
to axle and steering knuckles. Works great for general lawn and garden use,
and/or tractors with a heavy snow plow and/or front loading bucket. Installs
where steering knuckles makes contact with underneath of axle (load-bearing
and friction area). Go here for more information:
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): Complete Guide.
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 Complete Lower Steering Box
Bearing and Cup/Race Kits. Fits all models of IH- and MTD-built (CCC) Cub
Cadet, Cub Lo-Boy models 154, 184 and 185, Ford LGT, Jacobsen, John Deere,
Massey Ferguson, MTD Farm King, Snapper, Wheel Horse, and various other makes
and models of garden tractors with the CCC or ROSS aluminum housing
steering box. Kit includes (16) 5/16" diameter steel balls, two nylon retainers
and two .870" i.d. x 1.500" o.d. hardened steel cups/races. FYI - I've
researched all models of the IH- and MTD-built Cub Cadet steering boxes,
and they all use the same bearing/race kit and all dimensions are the same.
Replaces John Deere part # AM31924 and OEM Cub Cadet part # 941-3021 (w/o
races) and OEM Cub Cadet part # IH-71930-C91 (with races).
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 Foam Rubber Dust/Grease
Seal for Steering Box. Fits IH- and MTD-built Cub Cadet garden tractors,
Ford LGT, Jacobsen, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, MTD Farm King, Snapper,
Wheel Horse and various other makes and models of garden tractors with the
CCC or ROSS aluminum housing steering box. Will not fit Cub Cadet "Original"
or IH Cub Lo-Boy.
NOTE: The foam rubber seal protector/retainer (metal cover) for Cub Cadet garden tractor steering boxes is no longer available from Cub Cadet. But they may still be available in Cub Cadet or John Deere dealer's new old stock (NOS) or online. The Cub Cadet part number for Cub Cadet models 70, 71, 100, 102 and certain 122's is IH-376478-R91; and the part number for Cub Cadet models 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 1000, 1100, 1210, 1282, certain 122's, 123, 125, 1250, 126, 127, 128, 129, 482, 1604, 1282, 1710, 1604 and 1710 is IH-394936-R91 . |
 1/2" Cam Followers (Steering Pins).
Fits IH- and MTD-built Cub Cadet models 72, 73, 86, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,
109, certain 122's and 123's, 124, 125, 126, 127, 147, 482, 582, 682, 782,
800, 882, 1000, 1200, 1250, 1450 and 1650. Dimensions: 1/2-20 UNF (fine thread)
threads x 1.740"± overall length. Can be used as an alternative for
cam followers listed above È (aftermarket
or IH-379992-R1). Cam followers do not include jam nut.
 9/16" Cam Follower (Steering
Pin). Fits IH- and MTD-built Cub Cadet models 982, 984, 986, 1050, 1204,
1210, 1211, 1340, 1440, 1535, 1541, 1641, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1860, 1861,
1863, 1912 and 1914. Dimensions: 9/16-18 UNF (fine thread) threads x
1.750"± overall length. Cam followers do not include jam nut.
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| Upper Steering Shaft Bushings and Bearings -
Fits Steering Box Assemblies in certain Cub Cadet models 72, 73, 86, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 582, 680, 782, 800, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1450 and 1650, and various other makes and models of garden tractors without bushing retainer on end of steering column tube. Each listed below Ê can be used to replace OEM bushing and retainer on above È model steering columns. Dimensions: 3/4" i.d. x 1-3/8" o.d. x 9/16" width x 1-1/2" o.d. flange.
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  Steering Wheel Retaining Nut and Flat Washer. Nylon insert
zinc-plated steel locknut; will not loosen under normal circumstances. Fits
Cub Cadet and other makes and models of garden tractors with 5/8-18 UNF (fine
thread) threads on steering shaft. Washer goes under nut to evenly distribute
load.
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  Front Axle Bushings
for Garden Tractors with 3/4" or 1" Diameter Front Spindle Shafts. Use these
to replace existing worn bushings or repair worn (oblong) axle spindle holes
when no bushings exist (when the spindles make metal to metal contact with
the cast iron axle). If replacing existing bushings, accurately measure the
i.d. x o.d. x length for replacements of same size. But if no bushings originally
came in the axle, then spindle holes must be professionally precision-aligned
bored (machined) to accept these bushings. Other sizes of bushings are available.
Please let A-1 Miller's know what you need and I can probably get it for
you at a reasonable price.NOTE: If no grease
(Zerk) fittings are installed in the axle to lubricate the spindle shafts
and for easier steering and longevity of the bushings, it'll be a good idea
to install these, too.
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 Grease
(Zerk) Fittings. Use a 1/4-28 UNF (fine thread) hand tap to cut new
threads for installation of a new fitting.
Click or tap here
to learn how to professionally drill for and cut new threads.
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  Do-It-Yourself Weld-In Front Spindle Shafts to lower the front
of wide and spread frame Cub Cadet models 86, 108, 109, 128, 129, 149, 169,
582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 800, 882, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1204,
1210, 1211, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1535 or 1650 as much as 2-3/8" for better
weight transfer in competition pulling. Can also be used to construct custom-made
front axles, such as for a mini-rod pulling tractor. Stub (shank) length
is 3-1/4" (for wheels with 3" width hub), but available in any length to
accommodate the width of the hub in your front wheels. To install, cut
off original spindle shafts flush with steering knuckle, and drill a 3/4"
hole in steering knuckles ± 2-3/8"
higher than where the original shafts was. Replacement spindle shafts will
need to be positioned perpendicular (exact 90° angle) with steering
knuckle, then securely weld to backside of knuckle for non-interference with
spacing of rim.
Installation Service -
Install weld-in spindle shafts in YOUR steering knuckles to lower front of
tractor ± 2-3/8" for wide or spread
frame Cub Cadet model 86, 108, 109, 128, 129, 149, 169, 582, 582 Special,
680, 682, 782, 800, 882, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1204, 1210, 1211, 1250,
1282, 1450, 1512, 1535 and 1650. An innovative concept by Brian Miller,
because nobody else advertise this service.
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 Installation Service
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Weld brace to reinforce spindle shafts for your Cub Cadet model 70, 71, 72, 73, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 147, 982, 984, 986, 1340, 1440, 1535, 1541, 1572, 1772, 1782, 1861, 1863, 1864, 1872, 1882, 1912, 1914, 2072, 2082, 2084, 2086, 2182, 2284, 1860 or 1862. An original, ingenious and innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this service. Please accept no advertised copycat products of this kind.
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 Heavy duty, oil-impregnated
metal graphite flange wheel bushing. Universal fit. Dimensions: 3/4" i.d.
x 1-3/8" o.d. x 9/16" width (1/2" fits inside the wheel hub), flange o.d.
is 1-1/2". Oil impregnated means the hardened metal is porous to absorb
oil and grease so it will last longer. The oil acts as a cushion between
the bearing and shaft, adding resistance to wear. These last a long time
as long as they're lubricated with quality automotive lubricating grease
regularly. When installing, align the flat area on the bushing with the
grease (Zerk) fitting. If there is no grease
fitting in the hub of the wheel, then one will need to be installed.
Replaces Cub Cadet part # IH-384881-R94. Our part # 09-3305-3/4.
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Wheelie Bar Wheels - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in any of these parts or services.
 Heavy Duty All Plastic Wheelie
Bar Wheels with smooth, rounded tread surface. Looks nice on the rear of
a competition pulling tractor. Weighs less than 10 ounces each. Lighter in
weight than all-aluminum wheels or steel wheels w/rubber tread, but just
as strong. Dimensions: 5" overall height x 1-5/16" wide x 5/8" center hole.
Our part # 11819.
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A-1 Miller's Computerized Stuska Water Brake Engine Dynamometer (Dyno) Service with DPM Data Logger Software to Test Horsepower and Torque! | Top of page
For performance testing of 10-16hp
single cylinder Kohler stock or competition pulling engines at speeds up
to 12,000 RPM. The only dyno service for testing Kohler pulling engines in
central Missouri. Two uncontaminated fuel tanks with an electric fuel pump
- one for gas and another for methanol. Fully operational and 100% accurate,
customers can rent dyno time, fine tune and make adjustments or changes to
their engines to gain maximum horsepower and torque, and print-out the results
so their tractor(s) will be truly competitive on the track. With an engine
dyno, the puller can adjust their engine to get maximum horsepower and torque,
and gear their tractor appropriately to have an advantage over the competition.
NOTE: A fresh-built engine may not produce full power until it's broke-in.
This is when the valves wear-in with the seats to completely seal in the
compression. The rings will likely hold the compression, but the valves may
leak slightly until they wear into the seats. This is normal for all engines
and may take several hours or pulls to happen, then the valves will be able
to hold full compression. Lots of pullers tell A-1 Miller's after I've built
their engines that it seems to pull stronger every time they pull it.
Engine Dyno Rental Fee: $50.00 per hour run time from the moment the engine is started. No setup fee for Cub Cadet engines with a 3- or 6-pin/stud clutch driver. An adapter may need to be needed or fabricated for other makes and models of engines. Only engines with the narrow base oil pan can be tested. Engines with the wide base (tall) oil pan cannot be tested at this time. [Return to Previous Section, Paragraph or Website]
Coming Soon - Detailed
Illustrated Plans on How to Construct a Professional Pull-Back and Self-Propelled
Garden Tractor Pulling Sled. FYI - The
professionally-built self-propelled pulling sled, Track Master (click the
picture to the right to see a larger image of this sled), is the only one
I've ever built and I got it right the first time, with very few changes
that had to be made to it. I guess I'm just one of those kind of guys that
knows what he's doing. Pullers really like pulling our sled, too. They say
it's the best sled they've ever pulled. (Not bragging, just stating a fact.)
By the way - Track Master sled is engineered so well (by Brian Miller), that
other sled builders/owners have copied our well thought-out and proven design.
Anyway, I have lots of work to do in my shop and I work on the sled plans
in my spare time. As soon as my plans with an inventory list of parts to
use are perfected, I'll post the update in my websites. Remember - Perfection
takes time. If it's worth having, it's worth waiting for. Also, I plan to
acquire a bigger shop and I may build high quality garden tractor pulling
sleds in the future to offer for sale. Please call A-1 Miller's at 573-256-0313
(shop) or 573-881-7229 (cell; text or voice message), or email A-1 Miller's
at pullingtractor@aol.com if
interested. - Brian Miller
If you would like to purchase
any of the parts or services listed in this website, and/or for FREE professional
and honest technical assistance and support, please contact: A-1 Miller's
Performance Enterprises | 1501 W. Old Plank Rd. | Columbia, MO (Missouri)
65203-9136 USA | Phone:
1-573-256-0313 (shop) | 1-573-881-7229 (cell; text or when leaving a voice
message, please speak slowly and clearly). Please call Monday-Friday, except
holidays, 9am to 5pm, Central time zone. If no answer, please try again later.
(When speaking with Brian, please be patient because I stutter.)
E-mail:
pullingtractor@aol.com. When
you call, text, email or visit our shop, you will be dealing directly with
the owner for the best customer service. A-1 Miller's shop is open to the
public from 9am to 5pm, including weekends, except holidays. Please call
before coming so I'll be here waiting for your arrival.
Directions to our shop |
1501 West Old Plank Road, Columbia, MO - Google Maps or
Map of 1501 West Old Plank
Road, Columbia, MO by MapQuest. If you're the kind of person who don't
trust delivery/shipping companies (mis)handling your high-dollar and fragile
merchandise, you can make the long drive to
A-1 Miller's shop to personally
drop off and/or pick up your carburetor, clutch assembly, engine, transaxle,
tractor, etc. "The road to a friend's house (or shop) is never long." (We're
planning to relocate to other property with a bigger and better shop so we
can provide many more high quality parts and professional services.)
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We Ship to Canada and Worldwide 
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Item(s) in a package or cushioned envelope weighing less than 1 lb. is sent
by US Postal Service Airmail Letter Post for a 4-7 days delivery. Packaged
item(s) weighing over 1 lb. and up to 66 lb. is sent by US Postal Service
Airmail Parcel Post for a 4-10 days delivery. I cannot use the US Postal
Services' Flat Rate Priority Mail envelopes and boxes to ship outside U.S.
territories. Item(s) weighing over 67 lbs. or more is sent by FedEx Ground
or equivalent services. We try to keep our shipping cost to customers within
reason. Therefore, we don't ship our products in a fancy-looking package
with our company name and/or logo on it because most customers will just
toss it in the trash after they remove the contents.
(When placing an order through PayPal, please provide a list of which
parts you need.)
To make a payment to A-1 Miller's through PayPal, go to PayPal's secure website ( https://www.paypal.com/ ) and click on Send and Request -> Pay for goods or services. Type in my email address, or copy and paste this: pullingtractor@aol.com, the amount and follow the directions. Be sure to mention in PayPal a description of what the payment is for. After you've finished, PayPal will send A-1 Miller's an email notifying me that you have made a payment to A-1 Miller's for the product(s) or services and amount entered. Then I go to their website and direct PayPal to deposit the money in my bank account. And I will send the parts to you as soon as I receive your payment. But I may have to order some of the parts if they're not in stock, which should take a few days. In that case, I will send you the parts as soon as they come in. PayPal protects your financial privacy and security. With PayPal, privacy is built in. It's a way for you to pay without exposing their financial information.
Extreme Duty Ball Joint
Ends (
Rubber Dust/Dirt Seals/Shields
for Heim joints above È. These are a
cup-shaped neoprene rubber seal bonded to an aircraft quality flat washer.
Rubber edge fits snug against Heim joint to prevent dust, dirt, debris and
moisture from entering spherical ball. Apply motor oil on ball before installing
seals to extend the life of the Heim joint. Seals for 1/4" Heim joints not
available.
Purchase the galvanized steel
tubing alone. Customer installs this part. When ordering, please state length
of the OEM tubing from top of the tube to the steering box. When the galvanized
steel tubing is installed, it will need to be pressed into the steering box
with the welded seam facing downward or out of sight (for appearance reasons),
and secure it with three 1/8" x 1/2" length pop rivets through the steering
box spaced equally apart. Galvanized steel tubing: $10.00, plus shipping
& handling.
1/2" Cam Followers (Steering Pins).
Fits Cub Cadet "Original" and IH Cub Cadet models 70, 71, 100, 102, certain
122's and 123's, 128, 129, 149 and 169. Dimensions: 1/2-20 UNF (fine thread)
threads x 1.700"± overall length. Can be used as an alternative for
cam follower listed below Ê (aftermarket
or IH-62806-C2). Cam followers do not include jam nut.
Fits
steering Box Assemblies originally installed in Cub Cadet "Original" and
Cub Cadet models 70, 71, 100, 102, 122 and 123, and various other makes and
models of garden tractors with bearing retainer (metal cap) on end of steering
column tube. OEM bearing retainer and bushing can be replaced with flanged
bushings and bearing below Ê. Dimensions:
3/4" i.d. x 1.003" o.d. x 3/4" height x 1-1/4" o.d. flange. No longer available
from Cub Cadet. Replaces Cub Cadet part # IH-866105-R1. $2.00 each,
plus shipping & handling.
Flanged Ball Bearing. Makes
for smoother, effortless and easier steering. NOTE: End of steering column
must be crimped inward with large pliers so bearing will fit snug inside
tube. These are NOT the low quality flanged bearings that's available
at most hardware stores. These have hardened, heated-treated steel races
and balls, sealed on both sides and pre-packed with grease for longer wear.
Replaces Cub Cadet 941-3023. $8.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
Heavy duty, oil-impregnated
metal graphite flange wheel bushing for the IH Cub Cadet "Original" with
7/8" diameter front spindle shafts and 1-3/8" inside diameter wheels. Dimensions:
7/8" i.d. x 1-3/8" o.d. x 9/16" width (1/2" fits inside the wheel hub), flange
o.d. is 1-1/2". Oil impregnated means the hardened metal is porous to
absorb oil and grease so it will last longer. The oil acts as a cushion between
the bushing and shaft, adding resistance to wear. These last a long time
as long as they're lubricated with quality automotive lubricating grease
once a year. When installing, align the flat area on the bushing with the
Heavy duty, oil-impregnated
metal graphite flanged wheel bushing for Cub Cadets with 1" diameter front
spindle shafts and 1-3/8" inside diameter wheels/hubs. Dimensions: 1" i.d.
x 1-3/8" o.d. x 1" wide x 1-1/2" o.d. flange. For Cub Cadet models 1000,
1100, 1200, 1250, 1450, 1650, 1210, 1282, 680, 1512, 882, 782-D, 1604, 1606,
580, 582, 1710, 682, 1711, 1712, 782, 784, 482, 1050, 1204, 1210, 1211, 1806,
1810, 1811, 1812 with serial # 632502 and above. Oil impregnated means
the hardened metal is porous to absorb oil and grease so it will last longer.
The oil acts as a cushion between the bushing and shaft, adding resistance
to wear. These last a long time as long as they're lubricated with quality
automotive lubricating grease once a year. When installing, align the flat
area on the bushing with the