Chip Old wrote:
> Except that those O-rings are neeoprene or some other synthetic rubber
> that can withstand contact with petroleum-based lubricants. The inserts
> used in older leaf springs are sometimes natural rubber, which
> deteriorates in contact with oil or grease.
**** Well, I suppose one could always lubricate them with Castrol green
brake grease. The same problems extend to the rubber parts sold for britcar
front ends. I would pay serious cash for a set of TR3 trunnion seals that
wouldn't rot away in a few months! BTW, I found a secret to keeping
them on: just spin a nylon cable tie around each one. They rot away
anyway, but the carcasses stay around the trunnion. TR3 folks will know
what I'm talking about :-).
- Jerry Kaidor
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