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Then you got the Wrong bushings Again!
They should slide over the shaft and be snug, lubricated with a bit of anti-seize compound, but they should Definitely slide over the shaft. Especially a new, unscarred one.
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From Welch Enterprises; 03.30.2015:
2) Lower control arm bushings, C-8673 (come as a pair) 6.95 ea.
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They should slide over the shaft and be snug, lubricated with a bit of anti-seize compound, but they should Definitely slide over the shaft. Especially a new, unscarred one.
(dragging out ponderous NIX folder...)
From Welch Enterprises; 03.30.2015:
2) Lower control arm bushings, C-8673 (come as a pair) 6.95 ea.
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C-8673 is the correct part number. However, they may be aftermarket.
Why don't you just ream the bushings until they slide on snugly.
I had the same problem when I did mine.
What I did was rolled some 80 grit emery paper on a piece of round wood stock and shaped the other end to fit on my drill (1/2 inch) and worked it for about 2-3 minutes. While doing it, I noticed that the inside of the bushing was not as smooth as it looked. Once it got all nice and smooth, the bushing slid on. Don't forget to add some lubricant when using the emery paper (WD40). When done, apply some bearing grease on the shaft before installation.
Why don't you just ream the bushings until they slide on snugly.
I had the same problem when I did mine.
What I did was rolled some 80 grit emery paper on a piece of round wood stock and shaped the other end to fit on my drill (1/2 inch) and worked it for about 2-3 minutes. While doing it, I noticed that the inside of the bushing was not as smooth as it looked. Once it got all nice and smooth, the bushing slid on. Don't forget to add some lubricant when using the emery paper (WD40). When done, apply some bearing grease on the shaft before installation.
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That's what I've been thinking as well Sanchez, though I didn't have the exact process thought out all the way. So thank you for your specific response. As usual, you provided exactly what I needed. Don't have a 1/2" chuck though.... But I get the idea now.
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Agree.
Tuning up machined surfaces, either by mill or lathe with emery paper is not an unusual thing.
I've done it, but adding a light lube like $D 40 in the process seems like a great idea.
Another way, from way back is the use of valve grinding compound as finisher...
Caveat, gotta get all traces washed away before installation...
Carl
Tuning up machined surfaces, either by mill or lathe with emery paper is not an unusual thing.
I've done it, but adding a light lube like $D 40 in the process seems like a great idea.
Another way, from way back is the use of valve grinding compound as finisher...
Caveat, gotta get all traces washed away before installation...
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Ask me how I know that.
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JagCad- LnrB, and Sanchez
I'm so proud of myself. I tried to do the way Sanchez mentioned but my dowel was to big. It just fit in the bushing and when I added the sandpaper I couldn't get it in. So I remembered I had some valve grinding compound from when my son's car jumped timing and I had to rebuild the head. I smeared that on the dowel and put it in the drill. It took a long while but I got down finally. And I washed it with soap and water VIGOROUSLY! Thanks guys.
I'm so proud of myself. I tried to do the way Sanchez mentioned but my dowel was to big. It just fit in the bushing and when I added the sandpaper I couldn't get it in. So I remembered I had some valve grinding compound from when my son's car jumped timing and I had to rebuild the head. I smeared that on the dowel and put it in the drill. It took a long while but I got down finally. And I washed it with soap and water VIGOROUSLY! Thanks guys.
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