Re: [Healeys] Cork washers for king pins, front springs install.

[john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>]

I recommend using treaded rod the same diameter as the bolts which I 
think are 9/16". My parts manual shows the bolts but the part number 
listing is not in it. I have made this repair a few times and every 
time it has been very difficult to get all four bolt holes centered 
properly. I believe it is because I have been using 3/8" rod. 
However, it could be that I cinched up the plate unevenly from side to side.
You can get "O" rings to replace the cork ones. The cork ones can 
blow out very easily if you pump to much grease into the fitting.
John

At 06:23 PM 4/28/2012 -0400, Michael Salter wrote:
> Hi Todd,
> The later and currently available kits just use a standard sized O ring.
> A couple of 6" sections of 3/8" threaded rod can be used to pull the spring
> plate up.
>
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> On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Todd Taylor <ttaylor33@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > wondering if there is a source for Cork washers that go on the neck of the
> > king pins.
> > Or is there something else I can use like nylon type.  any one know what
> > size they have to be??
> > I hate to put an order in for 2 washers and pay $6 in shipping...   I
> > assume they are used to seal up grease.
> >
> >
> > also I have to put my front springs in , any ideas to do this??   my motor
> > is out and there isn't any weight to work with.
> > jack on the bottom will jack up the whole frame??     any specail tools?
> >  spring compressor wont go up the center
> > because there isn't any holes to go through..
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