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Re: Installing Polyurethane Bushings

To: Eric Miller <emiller@europa.com>
Subject: Re: Installing Polyurethane Bushings
From: Robert J Carley <rcarley@uoguelph.ca>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 08:29:47 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net


On Sun, 20 Jul 1997, Eric Miller wrote:

> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I ordered and received a polyurethane suspension bushing kit from British
> Parts NW (who are very pleasant to work with over the phone) last week for
> the TR-4A, and am ready to start installing the front suspension on the
> bare frame.  I had heard that one of the negative things of polyurethane is
> that it squeaks.  The guy at British Parts NW suggested putting
> "anti-seize" on them before installation.  Has anyone tried this?  If so,
> what brand?  Or maybe there is another product that would work better?
> 
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> Eric Miller
> Portland, OR
> 1965 TR-4A
> 
> 
Eric:  I used a copper based anti-seize compound.  I believe it's called
Copaslip.  Works well on bushings, nuts and bolts, etc.  I can't remember
why, but I was told to specifically use a copper based product.  I had to
do some searching for it, but it is available.

Robert Carley
73 TR6 


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