Richard, I used 100% silicone sealant from a tube to replace whatever was
there before (there wasn't enough left of mine to tell what it was). Before
the sealant cured, I assembled the two bushings/housings on the shaft so that
each bushing would be properly aligned while the sealant was curing. I
figured the silicone could take all that heat behind the engine, and after 6
years or so, everything seems to be O.K.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Bittmann
To: HealeyList
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:37 PM
Subject: accellerator pedal shaft
Today I'm reassembling the accellerator pedal but have come to an impasse.
I
remember when disassembling the bronze bushes and housings that there was
some
kind of "gunk" between the cup and bush which with difficulty I removed.
The
parts list and catalogs refer to the "bush & housing assembly" which is
naturally NA.
What do others use to fill this void for restoration? Was it a liquid
rubber
like material which cushions the bush in the cup? Thanks for any direction
you can offer?
Richard Bittmann BJ7
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