Thanks for all the replies, everyone!

Retro-- that is an awesome shifter. Cool bell crank, too!

Daniels-- I am using a shoulder bolt, exactly what you have there. It doesn't ride perfectly on the shoulder, and slightly backs out or tightens the bolt.

Glyn-- I would need a longer shoulder screw, which isn't a big deal of course. Flanged bearing is a cool idea that I did not think of. If the straight bearing I ordered doesn't work, that'll be what I do. I imagine(hope) the bearing will work well

I ordered a small bearing (1/4" ID and I think 5/8" OD) to insert in there, like Craig uses in his, but I might try what you guys suggested before it gets here and use a long bolt with an unthreaded section on it with a lock washer. I assume just making a 5/8" hole and using LocTite will keep this bearing in place in the aluminum arm?



Chad- believe me, I know. I think one was due to the axle nut not being tight enough (at least I have to guess that's why it failed so quickly), and when I replaced that hub, I never did a new bearing, just slapped the hub on and went.