Thanks UKAFlyer and others for the informative posts and photos on this always intriguing topic. I especially appreciated the drive-gear photos showing how the worm wears right into them. I have some photos of a PA 360 overhaul that I recently completed including bushing replacement, and a short video on that as well if you're interested. Click here for the photos, and here for the video. Thanks.
I have re-bushed Lionel/AF diesel trucks. Like the early postwar units, they're pretty straightforward. In fact, years ago when I bought several Gilbert diesels, I removed their Gilbert trucks, set them aside, and replaced them with Lionel trucks so as to preserve the originals and have trucks in them with replaceable bushings.
I too have the Hobby Horse tool set, but haven't bushed latter postwar diesel trucks yet. I'm too impressed with the work of the master machinist that helps me with those. But I look forward to giving it a try someday.
