Hi all
Most of the polly bushes I have used say to use graphite grease when
fitting, which I did, so far, 2 years, no squeaks!!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
To: Gary Coulter <gcoulter@home.com>
Cc: [unknown] <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 3:37 AM
Subject: RE: Polyurethane versus black rubber
>
> Message text written by "Gary Coulter"
> >Hello 6ers!
> Everyone says that the poly is better, but I think I heard it discussed
> that
> they squeak(?) and need special lubrication.
> Is this so? What do I need to be aware of in this respect?
>
> <
>
> Yes they do! Ask me how I know. Rubber bushings don't squeek because
they
> flex. In other words as the control arm swings down the rubber attached
to
> the sleeve also pivots and the rubber stretches. Poly doesn't stretch so
> the sleeve must turn with in the poly bushing.
>
> Some folks use antiseize lubricant to avoid the squeeking. I am
assembling
> a TR8 with poly bushings and I lubed them with a silicone grease. Once I
> get it on the ground and on the road I will report on the effectiveness of
> silicone grease. Wish I did that on the 6.
>
> Dave
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