I used liquid dish washing soap, mixed with water.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hans Duinhoven [mailto:H.Duinhoven@simac.nl]
> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 1999 2:27 PM
> To: RJohn50603@aol.com; bugide@tfs.net; larryhoy@cwix.com
> Cc: richard.arnold@juno.com; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Pressing in V8 A-Arm Bushings
>
>
> Hi,
>
> What kind of grease did you apply on the bushing?
> I used "copper grease" a heavy duty grease.
>
> What experiences are there listers?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Hans stil carpeting - V8 bushes as well
> MGBGT '71
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: RJohn50603@aol.com [SMTP:RJohn50603@aol.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, January 09, 1999 17:01
> > To: bugide@tfs.net; larryhoy@cwix.com
> > Cc: richard.arnold@juno.com; mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Pressing in V8 A-Arm Bushings
> >
> > In a message dated 1/9/99 9:56:36 AM EST, bugide@tfs.net writes:
> >
> > << >
> > > > Earlier I had posted a question about using the V8 A-Arm bushings and
> > the
> > > > general consensus seemed to be that it was a good move. However, one
> > > > lister (Hal Rogers?) suggested that the bushings needed to be pressed
> > in.
> > > > I don't doubt this is the wise choice, but wonder if they can be
> > pulled
> > > > into place using a bolt and washers
> >
> > Larry's is right although I might add that if you used a little Windex
> > to slick it up, they will slide right in.
> >
> > When I did the first side of my B last weekend with the polyurethane
> > bushings,
> > the new ones slipped right in. The second side is schedule for Sunday
> > afternoon.
> >
> > The biggest problem I had was getting the old V-8 bushings off that I put
> > on
> > about four years ago. The metal sleeve on the "improved" V-8 bushings has
> > froze onto the pivot bolt. I hind site, I don't think I liked the V-8
> > bushings. It will be interesting to see what I say when the polyurethane
> > bushings wear out and I have to replace them.
> >
> > R. Johnson - Dallas
>
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