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Well, it's still vexing me. I got the worm bashed back into place to eliminate most of the binding, but It seems that the bushing that was dislodged (due to the compression of the frame) is rather reluctant to be re-lodged. This may be the end for it's prime mover. I have an NWSL can that would fit doing temporary duty in a brass steamer, but it's out for paint and won't be back for a month. And I was hoping to run this guy today at the show. GRRR! Bob- This will be my 3rd install on a Hustler, so I'm not too worried about the results (or maybe I'm just lucky? All mine turned out fine once tuned), but this is the first time I've ever had trouble with the worms. I'll know for sure when I talk to Ernst tomorrow. Leon- I'm familiar with the joys of termal interferance fits, slip fits, press fits, and all the rest. [:D] This one looks like a simple press fit, with the clearance being between 0.005 and nil, given the amount of force required to get the worms on the shafts. The worm/flywheel fit is much more open, just a hair tighter than a slip fit I think. OK, lunchtime. I'll keep y'all posted. -dave
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