[TR] TR6 Accelerator shaft bushings

[Bob Labuz]

Dennis,

I used the bushing replacement kit provided by Art Lipp. Hist email is 
lipp04 at yahoo.com. Not sure how hard to do with engine in place.
Bob

On 04/15/2013 12:02 PM, Dennis Culligan wrote:
> After having my accelerator stick (why does it always stick ON and not
> OFF?), it appears I may need to replace the accelerator shaft bushings on my
> TR6 (all other parts of the carb linkages are new and/or not sticking or
> hanging up) .  I have looked at both the MOSS catalog (part # 676-000 along
> with the Supplemental Info and Instructions) and the TRF website (parts #
> 138490 (nylon) and 138490/U (urethane)).  I also have a copy of the article
> "Fabricating East-to-Install Accelerator Shaft Bearings" from the Buckeye
> Triumphs site.  I have a pretty good idea how difficult these
> bearings/bushings will be to install especially since the engine is in the
> car and it's not coming out.  My questions are: Can I presume that at almost
> 3x the price of the nylon bushing, the TRF urethane bushing will last 3x as
> long?  Will the Urethane bushing be even more difficult to install? If I
> know a machinist that can fabricate the parts, is brass the best way to go?
> Any other bright ideas?  I do NOT want to have to do this again.  Thanks for
> your insight and any help you can provide.
>
> Dennis Culligan. Highland, NY / 1976 TR6 CF57948U (with a new windshield ("I
> can see clearly now."))