Lin,
According to instructions that came with my poly bushes that Peter C.
supplied, it says: Poly bushes act as flexible bearings and must be
greased on assembly, unlike rubber where there is no relative
movement at the interface between the rubber and mating parts.
Additionally it says to use new crush and spacer tubes when supplied
and thoroughly clean all original bearing surfaces of rust and scale.
When the bearing manufacturer supplies poly grease it should be
applies to all poly material in contact with metal. Don't forget to
tighten mounting bolts at normal ride height to preclude abnormal
stresses on the new poly bushes.
Hope this helps.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
linwood rose
> With poly bushings,does one use lubricant inside (between the
> inserted pin and the bushing) or on the outside of the bushing
> (between the bushing and the control arm it fits in)? Or both?
>
> Lin Rose
> 1960 BT7 in restoration
> 1959 Bugeye
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