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BOCA Handle Knob Bearings for Stradic 3000FJ

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:46 am
by GRH
I replaced the handle knob bushings on my Stradic 3000FJ with BOCA Ceramic Orange Seal ABEC 7 bearings. The knobs do spin better with less effort, but there is a little side play in the knob that is not there with the bushings. If I could find an extra washer that is used under the screw that comes stock with the knob it would fit perfect - two washers instead of one, or one washer twice as thick would work too. It is a really thin stainless washer.

Shimano does not sell the washers :( , so does anyone know where that washer, or one that is an equivalent size can be bought?

Thanks
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Re: BOCA Handle Knob Bearings for Stradic 3000FJ

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:02 am
by sav844
Measure it up and look at shoulder screw shims (washers) try mcmastercarr.com You probably wont find one to fit perfect but you find one that will work.

Re: BOCA Handle Knob Bearings for Stradic 3000FJ

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:46 pm
by GRH
sav844:

Thanks for the suggestion and link. Unfortunately, when I go to mcmastercarr.com all I get is a web-page asking me to email them!

There is a Graingers nearby and I have been told they have a very large supply of washers and should have the size I need. I'll give them a try.

Thanks

Re: BOCA Handle Knob Bearings for Stradic 3000FJ

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:17 pm
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Do you have a hobbyshop in your area. If they deal in radio control cars trucks helis and such they might have small washers/shims or be able to get them. Too, what size you need shimano sent me small knob washers free for my core/curado reels maybe they use the same dont know though.

Re: BOCA Handle Knob Bearings for Stradic 3000FJ

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:46 am
by GRH
Thanks QUAKEnSHAKE for the "radio control car" suggestion, I would never have thought of it. I'll do some checking with local hobby stores.

All the hardware stores including Grainger's didn't have the size I need. In the meantime I ordered handle knob washers from Shimano for a Stella 2500FE to see if they will fit. I have a Chronarch 200E7 and the washers are a different size than needed for the Stradic 3000FJ so that was a dead end too.

The quest continues. :)