I may have been lucky or perhaps I did something wrong. But I found
installation went easy. I hope the list will correct me if this is
not the correct procedure.
The most difficult part will be the removal of the old bushings. I
used a large socket, a few nuts, a few big washers, and a threaded
rod. I locked two nuts together with a spring washer and used the
third nut to drive the old bushing into the socket. I was lucky to
find a washer that was just a little smaller in diameter than the
bushing for the drive side.
When I installed them I was able to press them in with the same sort
of arraignment with out the socket. I also used some anti seize
compound too.
The procedure was simple and easy.
Good luck
Dave C
79 Spit
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From: Lawrence R Zink [SMTP:zink@pdq.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 1998 2:56 AM
To: lew; spit
Subject: Re: spitfire poly bushings
I got mine from BPNW, but I just receive this months flyer from
SpitBits
and they have the poly bushings for the same price ($7.50). just be
prepared to spend alot of time getting them in, because they don't
compress
like rubber. You may want to order an additional set incase you screw
one
up like I did. Then you don't have to wait while the replacement
comes in
the mail.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: lew <lsmc@lightspeed.net>
To: spit <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, April 06, 1998 7:15 PM
Subject: spitfire poly bushings
>
> Hello all,
>Well, since i have the 63 spit all torn apart i thought i would put
all new
>poly bushings in it. Any sugestions on where to get them (regarding
>price\quality)? Also, any little tricks\things to check i should know
about
>when installing them?
>thanks,
>Lew 63 and 67 (parts car) spits
>
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