Bill,
There ARE two different length king pins, one for drum and one for disc
brake. If I remember correctly, the drum brake ones are longer by the
approximate length you describe. Also, there are small, thin shims that
belong on that last step in the king pin just below the trunnion. These are
used to compensate for the up/down play you are experiencing, but usually a
few thousands, not an 1/8 inch. I suppose you could stack a few, but I
think too many might disintegrate. The ID/OD would be very difficult to
find in a washer size. If the king pins are new, Sounds like you might have
the wrong set. I suggest you check with the supplier for the correct part.
Maybe someone goofed.
Gerard
At 8:26 PM -0700 5/15/03, Bill Gilroy wrote:
>I am in the process of re-assembling the front end of my Midget. The
>problem is that when I tighten the kingpin nut down onto the shock
>trunnion link I have excess play on my stub axle assembly. By that I
>mean that the stub axle can slid up and down by about 1/8". I have
>replaced the kingpin, kingpin bushes (then were ream at the machine
>shop), the arm are rebuilt, and the fulcrum pin.
>
>Everything that can be rebuilt or replaced has been. But on
>re-assembly the stub axle can slide up and down the kingpin by about
>1/8". There is one thrust washer that is on the top of the stub axle
>assembly. It almost seems that the new kingpin is to long, but that I
>doubt.
>
>Any ideas what is wrong? What should I re-check.
>
>--
>Later,
> Bill mailto:w.gilroy@verizon.net
>
>"The liver is evil, it must be punished"
>77 Midget
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