Reply to "Got a fix for a noisy brush plate?"

I have this engine. Have had the same problem. Replacing the brush plate did not help as the armature shaft had worn down where it goes through the plate. Ending up having to replace the armature as well. That involved pulling the wheels as there is no room to get the armature out. If your bushing idea works from Jeff let me know. I may do the same to mine which would give it a much longer life.