MF 35 Front Axle

You definately need to fill up the gap where the axle is worn.
Either by weld, brass, or other metal filler. Just to support the bushing.

Then, I hope the parts store told you to use 2 bushings instead of one, as originally put on.
This will give you far more material to wear, as the bushing will be twice as long.

One bushing in from each side.

Also, lubricate the bushing using a little engine oil or so, once in a while.

So long from

Bill

: I recently replaced the front axle pivot pin and bushing in an English MF 35. The old parts were badly worn. The front axle hole was egg shaped so that the new bushing does not have support on one side. Also, the pin is loose in the far end of the frame. Will the new parts work properly or should some of the holes be bored and bushings installed?

I built up the holes on a 65 about 20 years with brazing, and ground them to rough size using an electric die grinder with a "rasp" cutter. AND Safety Goggles!!! Still holding today.

JB Weld wasn't available around here back then; I would try it today.