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Re: Front a-arm rubber bushings

To: Gonaj@aol.com
Subject: Re: Front a-arm rubber bushings
From: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2000 11:51:26 -0900
I wonder if the same procedure would work with the rear rubber transmission
mount?
Baker

Gonaj@aol.com wrote:

> In my experience the best way to remove them is to use an arrangement with a
> "C" clamp.  A BFH dosen't work because the rubber absorbs most of the force
> but with a clamp you can load it until the force is great enough to cause the
> adhesion between the parts to yeild.
> Just did a complete front end on my '76 MGB this past spring, the worst was
> getting the new upper bushings between the arms on the shock.  I squeezed
> them together with a "C" clamp while I used another to force the assembaly
> into place.  I get out of breath just thinking about it.  Again a BFH wont
> work here for the same reason.
> It sure makes a difference once that job is done, good luck.
>
> George


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