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I installed the bronze bushings in the mixer frame but the pivot shaft won't slide into the bushings. Is it best to ream the bushings or grind all the powder coating off. I don't think I can force it through and it probably wouldn't move if I did.

I ground/sanded the powder coat off. Ended up with a perfect fit.

That's a lot of grinding. Too bad they couldn't just mask that whole tube off and just coat the rest. I guess you're expected to paint the part after you assemble it or it'll rust. Oh well. Thanks Gordon

I didn’t paint it, just greased it with thick marine grease. Hopefully that proves adequate.

I suppose you can just wipe more grease on it at annual if it's showing signs of rusting. It's not like it's exposed to the elements. Thanks

Fellas,

Do yourselves a giant favor when removing powder coating. It is heat that permanently adheres the paint to the metal. If you need to remove some, simply get out your $10 propane or map torch and heat the area you want to be cleared of the paint for a few seconds at a time. Then, hit it with a wire brush. It takes seconds to remove the PC that way. You will never go back to grinding or sanding.

I removed the powder coat using a blowtorch and wire brush. You could mask and paint any excess exposed steel, and/or apply surface protection (such as grease) to protect it. Personally I use ACF-50 on any exposed steel annually, it's specifically formulated to stop and prevent rust.