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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 443 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 443 | Good afternoon Bolters, I am searching for a part number for my 3800 king pins. I come up with MOOG 8294B however the keeper bolt across the spindles through the flat of the pin looks different in the picture here: http://www.aftermarketsuspensionparts.com/moog-8294bAny comments? Do these look OK? Thanks - Joe
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The picture looks appropriate, if the part number traces back to your application I'd say they're right.
In general when shopping for kingpins I search for ones with the bronze bushings instead of plastic and thrust bearings instead of washers.
Usually more than one possible kit or part number exist for each application. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Rockauto- ACDELCO 45F0013 is what I used on my 49 3800. I had to take them to the machine shop to have the bushing honed to fit.
( http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1947,truck,3.5l+217cid+l6,1486576,steering,king+pin+set,7340?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2Fen%2Fcatalog%2Fchevrolet )
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 | I also used the Rockauto parts and had to have my bushings honed to fit. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Reaming or honing the bushings to fit the pin is part of the process. If you didn't need to ream them that would be cause for concern. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 443 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 443 | The goods have been ordered. I'll keep you all posted on the installation. Grigg - if the replacement bushing is snug in the spindle, and sized for the companion pin is honing still required ? - Joe
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The bushing will be undersized for the pin.
They are installed in the spindle and reamed or honed inline with each other and to fit the pin. Standard practice for kingpins.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Joe,
I had mine pressed in by a heavy duty truck service center. This way they took care of everything that was needed for a correct fit. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,321 | Checked the last post and am confused says half ton does not need to be reamed . I did not have to ream mine.54 half ton .is a 3800 a bigger truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | A 1/2 ton is a 3100
A 1 ton is a 3800 | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Were not talking about 1/2 tons here in the Tons o' Fun. They are different and have unique king pin/floating bushing situation not found on most any other vehicles with king pins.
3/4 ton and up are pressed in bushings and reamed to fit, common practice. | | |
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