I should know the story behind Metalastik because I read it somewhere
not terribly long ago, but have forgotten. I know Rootes cars often used
Metalastik components. The rubber driveshaft couplings for Imps were
Metalastik components and I seem to remember my old Hunter had various
rubber components marked Metalastik.
A Rootes specialist here in Brisbane has had those cross tube bushings
remanufactured in Teflon or some modern material. I can give his details
if anyone is interested.
Russ Maddock
Chris Stephenson wrote:
>
> As you know, I have the engine out of my Series V. While the engine is
> out, I am tiding up some of the other parts that are harder to access
> when the engine is in. One of these is my steering cross tube. At
> first I tried to buy a new one, but learned that they are no longer
> produced. But, Sunbeam Specialties had new bushings for my old tube.
> Great - they're cheaper. I received the shipment about a week ago.
> This weekend I went to replace the bushings and I could not find my
> replacement parts. I searched for hours. But, they're gone. I would
> buy more except, during my search, I ran across what I believe is the
> original style bushing. It is a Metalastik 13/930. It is slightly
> tapered and has a metal insert. The bushings I got from the Sunbeam
> place did not have the metal insert and was not tapered which leads me
> to my question - Does anyone know where to get another one of these
> bushings? Has anyone heard of Metalastik? I just need one - actually
> three because I want to replace them in the Series III also.
>
> Chris
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