 Problem during needle bearing install..., ovalled pivot tube; wtf do I do now?!? |
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| ss6 |
 Mar 20 2004, 03:28 PM
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fun city...  Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 2-February 03 From: Western Connecticut Member No.: 221  |
Got a set of Mueller's nifty suspension bearings, pressed the bearing tube into the trailing arm (BF threaded rod and a LOT of elbow grease), proceeded to test fit the bearings. Fits fine on the outboard end, but the inboard end won't accept the bearing.
Measured the tube ID, and found a slight oval, ie 1.318 - 1.338. The bearing OD that has to fit in there is 1.330. So will the bearing tolerate this or am I going to have to go find a machine shop??? |
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| J P Stein |
Mar 20 2004, 10:08 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I'm with Chris.....tho I haven't got a reamer.
Round up the swing arm ID before installing the tube. I used a die grinder and ....various abrasive attachments. The biggest problem is at the outer ID due to the welding in close proximity. The tube then goes in with a couple shots with a 60 OZ persuader (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) ....& hardwood block & grease. I got these IDs close enuff that the bearings dropped into the tube. Primered the ODs of the brgs & IDs of the tube and installed wet. |
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ss6 Problem during needle bearing install... Mar 20 2004, 03:28 PM
Doug Leggins The oval condition seems to be common. I talked to... Mar 20 2004, 04:21 PM Racer Chris That's why I ream the trailing arms before ins... Mar 20 2004, 06:20 PM fiid One of my tubes was mushroomed from beating it in ... Mar 20 2004, 08:49 PM
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