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Re: Radius Arm Bushing

To: David Mayer <celiracer81@hotmail.com>,
Subject: Re: Radius Arm Bushing
From: Andre Rousseau <triumph@justdrive.ca>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:07:05 -0400
Dave, 

I had to burn mine out with a propane torch.

http://www.justdrive.ca/02/09-07/photo.html

I got the rubber soft enough that I was able pop them out.

I don9t know if this was the best way, but it worked for me.

A.

on 9/12/04 9:48 PM, David Mayer at celiracer81@hotmail.com wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> When i had my floors put into the Spitfire, there was a problem removing
> one of the rear radius arms and the busing was torn out and needed
> replacing.  I went ahead and bought new bushings for all four of the
> existing bushings.  However, getting the old bushings out seems to be a bit
> of a challenge.  Any suggestions?  Or...shoudl i go with the old  "If it
> aint broke...don't fx it" rule?  The others aren't damaged at all that i can
> see, but i just figured that while i was under there i might as well replace
> them all.  good idea/bad idea?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave
> '68 Spit

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Andre Rousseau - Ottawa Canada
1968 Triumph GT6 MK1
http://www.justdrive.ca/
triumph@justdrive.ca





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