[Healeys] king pin inspection

Michael michael.salter at gmail.com
Wed Dec 9 15:07:30 MST 2015


Hi Ken,
If you cannot feel any play in the bushes without lubricant...i.e. dry... They will be quite satisfactory.
In my experience correct installation of the bushes is even more important than the absolute best fit.
The top bush must be installed so that the grease ways are open at the top so that the thrust washers are lubricated and obviously the hole in the bush must line up with the grease nipple.
The bottom bush should also be installed with the grease ways open at the top so that any excess lubricant accumulates in the gap above the bush and continues to provide lubrication over time through the influence of gravity. Again obviously the hole in the bush must line up with the grease nipple.
You would not believe the number of incorrectly installed bushes I have come across.

Michael S
BN1 #174

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Subject: [Healeys] king pin inspection

After the king pins are reamed, how can one inspect that a good job has been done. I think I can reverse the king pin, insert it into the upper bushing and try to rock it, but what about the lower bushing?
If I was at my old job, I would have to use a granite surface plate and a dial indicator and probably still have to make a fake pin.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8
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