Worn prop shaft bushing

[Chris HoverdParticipant @chrishoverd48135]

Apologies if this is posted in the wrong forum, but I'm tearing my hair out here! I have a Model Slipway Irishman tug which I am in the process of restoring. I am currently at the stage of re installing the RC installation and upon tank testing, I found that water was leaking past the nylon bushings on the end of the prop shaft inside the hull. It is a flanged type bush which has an ID of 4mm an OD of 6.3mm and a flange OD of 8mm. All sizes approximate. Can anyone offer advice as to where I could purchase replacements, as I don't want to have to remove the prop shafts from the hull. I've looked all over the Internet to no avail!

[Chris HoverdParticipant @chrishoverd48135]

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Chris
Model Slipway's shafts and tubes are made by SHG Marine Models Supplies. You might try ringing them for a new set of bushes. These are a push fit into the tubes.
Dave M

[Chris HoverdParticipant @chrishoverd48135]

😀Many thanks Dave, I shall get in touch!

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