Where to source parts (drive shaft coupling)

[devondumper]

Hi, I'm new to old dumpers, and posted a question a couple of weeks ago about starting (and identifying) my new old dumper. Someone suggested it is a Benford.

My problem now is that one of my driveshaft/propshaft couplings seems to have broken. I can't get to it yet as it is still loaded with about a ton of well-rotted manure, but from what I can see either a bolt has sheared or the rubber bush has pulled out. Assuming it is something more than a replacement bolt, where do I start looking for the right part, both supplier and also identifying the part, since it is clearly an old machine and I have no certainty over manufacturer or model?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Jeremy Rowland]

Just a suggestion here but a bearing supplier usually supplies parts for drives and shafts etc so I would try my local bearing agent first.

Jeremy

[devondumper]

ok, thanks, I'll try that.

[devondumper]

For future reference if of interest, the following companies proved very helpful in sourcing the part:

www.lsengineers.co.uk
www.davidcornwallis.com
www.plantengineeringservices.co.uk
www.ims-ltd.co.uk