[DeTomaso] A-arm bushings...should they require machining?

[Joseph F. Byrd, Jr.]

I have removed the bushings from the front A-Arms and have found their ODs
to be a consistent 1.184".   the A-arm bore IDs varied slightly around
1.181".   this makes sense as the IDs would be 30mm with the bushings
oversized for MY expected press fit of ~ 0.003".

 

NOW, the new bushing ODs vary around 1.189".   to ME, that is way too much
press and could plastic yield the A-arm bores.   

 

Is it expected to machine the new bushing ODs?  (Pretty common practice for
new parts to be oversized for field fitting  in the machines I use to work
to allow for possible damage/wear.)

OR

Throw away the micrometers and get a bigger press?

 

 

Joe/5177

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   I have removed the bushings from the front A-Arms and have found their
   ODs to be a consistent 1.184".   the A-arm bore IDs varied slightly
   around 1.181".   this makes sense as the IDs would be 30mm with the
   bushings oversized for MY expected press fit of ~ 0.003".


   NOW, the new bushing ODs vary around 1.189".   to ME, that is way too
   much press and could plastic yield the A-arm bores.


   Is it expected to machine the new bushing ODs?  (Pretty common practice
   for new parts to be oversized for field fitting  in the machines I use
   to work to allow for possible damage/wear.)

   OR

   Throw away the micrometers and get a bigger press?



   Joe/5177