10 year penalty for saying the article was from 2/06. That must have been
when I put it in a word processor. Sorry!
By: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Here's a little "how to" as I've done a few of these.
Use a large screwdriver to start the fulcrum pin in either a new, rebuilt
or even used A-frame. Work it in and out as it will be chasing the threads.
They never thread in smoothly the first time. Remove and clean the threads
often. The grease grooves act as a chip catcher similar to a tap. As soon
as you can see the cotter groove, you can switch from screwdriver to a 1/2"
open end wrench that is thin enough to fit the groove. You'll get more
torque. Do all of this "dry". After running the pin in and out a few times,
it should move very, very easily.
Now grease it and the hole. Offer up the cork seals. They are of
2 different IDs and will stay on the bushing bosses while you slide the
king pin into place. Remember, the king pin is to the outside of the
fulcrum pin. Best way is to have the A-frame on a table as it sits on the
car. Hold the king pin upright as it is on the car, and screw in the
fulcrum pin. Things don't line up if you have the king pin laying flat on
the bench. I use a punch to be sure the groove is lined up first since you
can easily tap it back out, but tapping on the threaded end of the cotter
will ruin it. You should be able to push the cotter a little more than
halfway in with your thumb. The rest of the way is a gentle tap with a LFH.
The blunt end of the cotter will be at least flush with the king pin once
the nut and lock washer are installed.
David, it seems that maybe you tried this without having the king
pin vertical to the A-frame.
Good luck. I hope this helps..... and put some shoes on!
Peter C.
(Got your shoes on David?) :)
Tim Collins
Midland, MI
1966 AH Sprite
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