[Shop-talk] tolerancing a interference or friction fit ???``

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Thu Apr 8 17:35:12 MDT 2010


> the control arm bore is mic'ing 1.250 +/- .002   the bushings are
> anywhere
> from 1.260 to 1.268.  

That's WAY too big, John.  Something is wrong, probably mis-made parts.  If
there is no expansion element (like a slit somewhere), then an interference
fit should be only a few .001" per inch of diameter.

One solution might be to mount the bushings up on a bolt or something that
you can spin in a drill motor or press; then use a file to work the outer
diameter down a bit.

A better solution would be to return them to the vendor (if that's an
option).

-- Randall 


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