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sliding member bushes
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:48 am
by I Rea
Hi after advice on removing old bushes from sliding member from plunger suspension. I could probably press them out but what size drift? Any advice appreciated and any suggestions.
Re: sliding member bushes
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:17 pm
by dave.owen
I cut them internally, easier to push out
Dave
Re: sliding member bushes
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:46 pm
by Simon.Gardiner
Ian, I often use sockets as drifts for bushes, I don't know how easy that is for you to try (or if you've got a suitably varied selection of sockets....)
SG
Re: sliding member bushes
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 6:33 pm
by I Rea
got them out with sockets and a vice. One question when pressing the new bushes in . Should the surfaces of the bushes and sliding member
s free from any grease/lubrication to help them in. Or should it be done dry. Thanks.
Re: sliding member bushes
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 7:42 pm
by JohnnyBeckett
hi use a bit of WD 40 or similar on them and press them in or you can put them in using two big thick washers and some studying and draw them in
Re: sliding member bushes
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2025 5:30 am
by nevhunter
With bushes there and in Places like King Pins is would not matter. With crankpin tapers it's taboo. Just the oil on your skin is enough. You want it to lock and grip. Nev