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| | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | As I now understand, after installing new king pins, you are supposed to seat a new dust cap and then "stake" it by using an 1/8" or so punch in 4 places around the perimeter.
When greasing, does the grease come out in the places where the dust cap has not been staked?
I think I botched my new dust caps by pounding them flat. Does anyone know where these can be obtained? Jim Carter and my NAPA don't have them.
Thanks!
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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