For this I use threaded rod and bits & pieces collected over the years, plus suitably sized sockets to keep it all lined up.
Today the bushes went in easily................This is the lower bush with a socket over the top to help it align.
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David Wellings, on Flickr
Here it is nearly home. The bush hanging out is an MGB anti roll bar bush which is a perfect size for centralising the threaded rod.
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David Wellings, on Flickr
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And here's the upper bush going in:
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Reaming was straighforward. This photo shows the end of the pilot. It's only just long enough, and I've modified the end to provide a bit better fit in the hole. I suppose that techically it would be better done vertically!
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David Wellings, on Flickr
And here's the business end. It's an adjustable reamer so I go in on a loose fit first, then progressively go larger, testing the fit after each pass - going in from each end.
I also use cutting lube and the reamer makes easy work of it with just light pressure to make it progress.
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David Wellings, on Flickr
Until suddenly the pin fits! How tight is a bit subjective, but this is reasonably tight - it takes a bit of effort to pull it back out by rotation.
Note that it should fall through under its own weight or hold with some grease added.
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David Wellings, on Flickr
Then it's important to clean up inside - I sluiced it with plenty of WD40:
First pass:
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David Wellings, on Flickr
Second pass:
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And then a bit more cleaning out followed.
Before degreasing, etch priming and painting. It's been a busy day, but it all went well.
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David Wellings, on Flickr
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David Wellings, on Flickr
No more spare time now until the weekend.
