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1. King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 1996 09:18:32 -0400
Looking for some NET advice, Does anyone or club lend or rent the in-line reamer tool for Midget king pin replacement? I'd rather not spend $200 to own one given the amount of times I'll need it. R.
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00020.html (6,819 bytes)

2. Re: King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 1996 11:04:49 -0700 (PDT)
You don't have to! Take your parts to a competent british-car place that has the reamer. They will do it for you. You could also send them to Apple Hydraulics, if you can't find a place locally. I to
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00027.html (7,638 bytes)

3. Re: King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Brecher" <futrclas@dns.dallas.net>
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 1996 05:45:33 -6000
As an alternative, you could have Greg Atwell do them for you. He normally charges $50 to do the set. Top notch work! He can be reached at: Atwell Engines 214-358-3002 (Northwest Dallas) Mike
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00043.html (7,192 bytes)

4. Re: King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: Jeremy DuBois <jer@thlogic.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 07:59:10 -0400 (EDT)
You should be able to get it for even cheaper than that, I got mine done locally for $16 a side. (Though see below) Why? I was under the impression that a competent machinist should be able to do a
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00073.html (8,055 bytes)

5. Re: King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 08:24:46 -0400
The reason for the special reamer is that the upper and lower bushings on many cars are slightly different diameters. If you use an adjustable reamer, you may very well be able to get the right ID,
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00075.html (7,474 bytes)

6. Re: King pins on '76 Midget. (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 09:35:54 -0700 (PDT)
The Bentley that Jeremy is referring to is the Bentley's manual (reprint of factory shop manual). You are exactly right about the centerline. A shop might ream the two bushings independently, and the
/html/mgs/1996-06/msg00091.html (8,356 bytes)


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