Overview
The Dodge 2517 bushing is an industry-standard taper-lock bushing engineered for secure shaft mounting in V-belt drive systems and power transmission applications. With over 40 years of proven reliability, this sintered steel bushing delivers dependable performance in light-duty and steady-running service conditions. The 2517 series is compatible with sheaves, sprockets, and hubs requiring a flangeless, compact bushing design.
Key Features
- 8° Taper Design — Grips tight, holds firm, runs true with zero wobble
- Flangeless Construction — Clean, compact profile with no protruding parts for seamless installation
- Sintered Steel Material — Durable and corrosion-resistant, ideal for industrial environments
- Easy Installation & Removal — No puller required; uses included screws as jackscrews for quick disassembly
- Low Maintenance — Sealed design requires no lubrication
Technical Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 1/2″ to 2-11/16″ (reborable, finished with keyway)
- Outside Diameter (OD): 3.38 inches (standard)
- Shaft Attachment: Finished bore with keyway (5/8″ x 3/16″ typical)
- Length Through Bore: 1-3/4 inches
- Taper Angle: 8 degrees
- Material: Sintered steel
- Rated Torque Capacity: 11,600 in-lbf (typical for 2-3/8″ bore)
- Installation Torque: 430 in-lbf (screw tightening)
- Fastening: 2 bolt holes with 1/2″ x 1″ screws
- Bushing Series: 2517
- Weight: ~1.78 lbs (2-3/8″ bore version)
Typical Applications
The Dodge 2517 bushing is commonly used in:
- V-belt sheaves and pulley systems (A, B, and 3V belt sections)
- Synchronous belt drive hubs
- Roller chain sprockets
- Industrial motor and fan drive assemblies
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment
- Machine tool drives requiring reliable shaft coupling
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Dodge sheaves: 2/3V8.0, 3/3V8.0, 4/3V8.0 and other 3V-belt configurations
- Dodge A-belt and B-belt sheaves using 2517 bushing bore
- Standard V-belt drive systems with sheave pitch diameters 6.9″ to 25.0″
- Roller chain and synchronous belt hubs rated for 2517 bushing
- Shafts ranging from 1/2″ to 2-11/16″ bore diameter (reborable)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Dodge 117098 (2517 x 2-3/8″ with keyway — stock bore)
- Any legacy 2517-series bushing in A, B, and 3V sheave applications
- Original equipment bushings on Dodge power transmission drives
Works With
- Baldor-Dodge industrial drive components
- V-belt sheave lines: 2/3V, 3/3V, 4/3V groove configurations
- Standard metric and inch-bore shaft sizing
- Factory reboring services for custom bore diameters
