I'll just remind folk of a front suspension diagnostic page at
http://yallara.cs.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/tech/frontend.htm
It was based on a tech bulletin from the Late Bob Gill
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter C. <nosimport@mailbag.com>
To: John C. Gottstein <gottstein@erols.com>; Spridgets List
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, 6 November 1999 9:12
Subject: Re: king pin play (oh no, not another king pin thread!)
> John,
> King pin thread?.... hmmmm, probably the fulcrum pin thread(s) actually.
> But, ascertain that it is the fulcrum pin or king pin. Fulcrum pin repair
> can get involved... pro fisherman David C explained that (though new a
> frames are available as well). Vertical king pin movement is possible.
> There are shims atop the step on the king pin as well as a bronze washer
> inside the trunion. I suppose they could wear or have been missing or?....
> Not very common, but easily remedied. Take a look at the M*** catalog for
> assessing front end play... pretty good diagnostic tips there.
> Hope this helps some.
> Peter C
> ----
> At 01:56 PM 11/5/1999 , John C. Gottstein wrote:
> >Hi,
> > It appears that I've got a little up and down play in the passenger
side
> >kingpin. I've been reading all of the past posts about this in the
archive,
> >and it sounds like a real pain in the butt to fix, but my questions
are...
> >
> >what will happen if I keep driving with the kingpin in this condition?
and
> >Is there anything I can do to at least reduce the play?
> >
> >Thanks a lot,
> >
> >John Gottstein
>
>
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