In a message dated 12/31/98 9:19:28 PM Central Standard Time,
Lawrie@britcars.com writes:
<< On the "squeak" issue, I must side with Bill >>
Me to.
<<and say that my shop has installed literally hundreds of V-8 bushings >>
Me also.
<< and I've never once heard this complaint. >>
Me neither.
<<In fact, there's nothing that can squeak if they're installed properly.>>
Key phrase<G>.
<< The big nut and washer squeezes the bushing's inner tube so
tightly that it cannot move (if installed properly), and the rubber is such
a snug fit in the A-arm that I cannot see how it can move around and squeak.
My guess is that reported squeaks were from installations where the wrong
size big washer was used - one that would not pass over the shoulder of the
A-arm pivot and squeeze the bushing's steel tube.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center >>
Agreed.
Ed
" Just Brits "
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