Chris Kotting wrote: a very good explanation of kingpin reaming. Needs
only a footnote--
If you take your parts to a machine shop, be aware that some shops use a
honing machine for this job. Kingpin hones are long enough to hone both
ends at the same time, to achieve straightness. It works very well.
>
>Clue me in! I'm new to all this and am ready to disassemble the front end
> of
> >my Sprite. What is the point of reaming the Kingpins? Is this something
> >that has to be done with every front end rebuild? Help!!!!! What are you
> >guys talking about?
> >
> >
> >---David
> > 1967 Sprite MkIV, Victoria, aka, Vicky
>
> David -
>
> The hub/steering knuckle has a pair of bushings pressed into it. Since
> most PO's didn't lubricate this area well/frequently enough, it seems that
> these have to be replaced a lot. Actually, it's just that each of us has
> probably had to do it once on each Spridget we owned.
>
> The bushings are a press-fit, which requires that the relaxed outside
> diameter of the bushing be just a touch larger than the inside diameter of
> the hole they fit into. The pressure holds them in place. With all the
> pushing and compression, you can imagine that the inside diameter of the
> bushing tends to get smaller, and that it may even be slightly out-of round
> once it's installed. So, you have to ream the bushings back to the correct
> inside diameter to accommodate the kingpins.
>
> That HAS to be done with a special reamer that will ream out both bushings
> in one pass. Otherwise, the two bushings may be the right size, but not be
> lined up, and the kingpin will bind. Have this done by somebody who does
> British cars, and knows what they're doing.
>
> If you're in the Central Ohio area, I know a fellow who does the job right
> for a reasonable price.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Chris Kotting
> ckotting@iwaynet.net
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