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| | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 | I am in the process of putting a T-5 and modern rear end in my 37 and I am putting in new rear springs while its apart,I can imaging the bushings might be a little hard to get out since being in for 70 years and would like to hear some ideas on how to get them out easy. The idea I have is to cut a slot in the bushing to relieve tension so it will drive out easier,I bought a air saw with thin blades to cut the slots but if anyone has a better idea let me know. Jeff | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 |
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Used the same trick, only I used a 1/2" bolt instead of 3/8". If you get some washers larger than the bushing, you can use the same bolt to install the new ones.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | on the other side of this thought......
when re-installing new bushings in my AD. The replacement bushings for AD's are different than original issue. So i ground down the raised serrations on the new ones because the first one i tried to install was SO hard to push/draw into the frame flange, grinding down the raised edges bushing was a time saver. i did use a big "C" clamp. BTW the bushings are both secure.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 | When installing the bushings I was going to stick them in the freezer for a week before installing them to see if its any easier. Jeff | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Would a large "C" clamp work to "press" the bushing in?
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | ''Would a large "C" clamp work to "press" the bushing in? '' yes & press /push it out. .... as curt b showed above in tech tip. but freezing them vs. time it takes to install them is taken up by the install time. many don't heat the frame anyway. They are not a tight tolerance fit as they just hold a pin and allow it to move in a very short arc, fit isn't critical. that's why the newer ones have a raised serration all around the dia. http://www.classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=74-008zoom in to see photo
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Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 | I tried the carriage bolt and the bushing moved but the bolt stripped,I tried to find a hardened one but the hardware store did not have any. I am going to see if I can get a large enough bolt to thread into the bushing and get it out that way but if that does not work I will get a regular hardened bolt and try to get it out that way before cutting it out. Jeff | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Put some anti-seize or grease on the threads. Sockets may work good for spacers and an impact gun is handy too.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | You might try a grade 8 bolt & washer the correct size. A grade 8 bolt will be a LOT less likely to strip (use a grade 8 nut too).
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 | The bushings are out and I ground off the knurled part of the new bushings and they are in the freezer,I got a hardened bolt and that did the trick. I never understand why they cant make bolts with threads all the way up as I had to cut them up to the head. Jeff | | |
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