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Re: v8 bushes vs fulcrum pin fit?

To: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Subject: Re: v8 bushes vs fulcrum pin fit?
From: Marc <smarc@abs.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:01:16 -0400
Thanks for that info - I will check the pins with a micrometer to see if 
perhaps the pin end is flared!

--
Marc

Dodd, Kelvin wrote:

>Marc:
>
>Carefully check the very end of the shaft right where step for the
>washer is located.  If the nut is tightened onto the washer tightly it
>will flare this area just enough to cause problems with the V8 bush.    
>
>
>If there is any question, dress this with a stone or smooth file.  
>
>It is also quite possible that the steel sleeves in the bushings have
>not been honed large enough.  Unfortunately this kind of quality problem
>is getting worse as the manufacturing runs are getting smaller.  More
>and more time is necessary to keep the products usable.  Checking every
>part like this one with a fixture upon receipt is the only way suppliers
>can absolutely ensure fit, but the costs of doing that are astronomical.
>
>
>If you do find there is a problem with the ID, let me know and I will
>ask to have stock pulled and batch checked.
> 
>Thanks
>
>
>
>Kelvin Dodd




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