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Re: Front End Question

To: Cfgraf@aol.com
Subject: Re: Front End Question
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:26:50 -0800 (PST)
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
In-reply-to: <4f2d2c03.36f39156@aol.com>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Chuck,
it is the bishings that are soldered into the A-arms that get worn.  You
can buy rebuilt A-arms for around $75 or replcae the bushings if you have
an acetylene torch.
You can refer to my web page if you want to do that
http://students.washington.edu/ulix/SpriteSusp.html
Ulix


On Sat, 20 Mar 1999 Cfgraf@aol.com wrote:

> Ok, I got to drive the 59 I bought a year ago, finally!  Immediately the
> bushings on the upper fulcrum pin fell to pieces.  It looks pretty simple to
> replace them, but I noticed some play in the lower fulcrum pin.  The picture
> in the book looks like this is impossible unless the A frame is shot.  What is
> worn out here?  I would like to get the parts before I tear it apart.
> 
> Any hints on getting the lower fulcrum pin out?
> 
> Chuck Graf
> 59 AD (Almost Drivable) Sprite
> 

    Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|\__  
..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
                                              '67 Sprite     '74 X1/9


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