Seiko 2517B Automatic Bridge wear and third wheel

[steve1811uk]

Hi, Just stripped down the movement and noticed that one of the pivot holes on the automatic bridge has some pretty bad wear. Also there is wear on the barrel bridge directly opposite. What are my options here as I am just a hobbiest without much in the way of expensive tools? I'm guessing just find a donor movement and keep my fingers crossed it doesn't have the same wear. I did see Some parts on eBay for Orient 49740 that appear at first glance to be the same. Does anyone know any more regarding that? Also the third wheel appears to be two wheels in one. Any ideas regarding lubrication for that? Thanks, Steve.

[Rafael]

You can try and find the parts on Jules Borel (here you also have an interchangeable list for all (or most) parts and movement) or Cousins UK. 

 

[Rafael]

Just now, Rafael said:

You can try and find the parts on Jules Borel (here you also have an interchangeable list for all (or most) parts and movement) or Cousins UK. 

 

http://cgi.julesborel.com/cgi-bin/matcgi2?ref=SEK_2517B

[Rafael]

5 minutes ago, Rafael said:

You can try and find the parts on Jules Borel (here you also have an interchangeable list for all (or most) parts and movement) or Cousins UK. 

 

Aw, I see that no bridges can be found in these two. So donor movement or finding a watchmaker with the correct tools that would agree to do the specific job for you.

[clockboy]

Depends on what tools you have. You could possibly re-bush or insert a jewel. However this requires a decent thickness of plate and you will also need the correct tools. If not a donor part is the answer

[steve1811uk]

Thanks guys for the help and advice. Any advice regarding the third wheel lubrication? Is any lubrication required in between the two wheels? Or just lubricate the pivots? Sorry but never even seen one of those before. Steve.