That lower spring arm pin.
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rob needs
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That lower spring arm pin.
I ordered one from the spares people,i notice that part of the shank has been flatened off.Is this to allow grease past it,does it matter which way it goes in?.
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That lower spring arm pin
Dear Rob,
I assume here that you are talking about the rubber-bushed front suspension?
If so, I believe the 'flat' on the pin is to locate with the 'D' shaped hole in the flat washer under the pin's locknut, to stop this washer rotating. There is no need for grease here. If you have the metal bushed front suspension, then I am not sure what you need - it's a long time since I dealt with one!
As the Forumadmin says, the angle on the head must be set with the narrow side inwards, that is I believe with the narrow bit closest to the roadwheel. This allows room for the head of one of the bolts holding the backplate to swing in on full lock. If the spring arm pin head had not been reduced by Jowett's in this way, the steering lock available would be tiny.
After assembly and with the wheels still up in the air, I recommend strongly that you check the steering movement, to see that you have adequate movement to give the proper turning circle in both directions. You don't what to discover this at the first corner!
Also, if you are adjusting any of the steering cone nuts, do remember to turn back the 'D' tab washer over both the cone nut flats and the flats on the locknut itself. Failure to lock both nuts can result in the steering jamming solid - which is not a good idea. I know, because I have had it happen to me!
All the best,
David
I assume here that you are talking about the rubber-bushed front suspension?
If so, I believe the 'flat' on the pin is to locate with the 'D' shaped hole in the flat washer under the pin's locknut, to stop this washer rotating. There is no need for grease here. If you have the metal bushed front suspension, then I am not sure what you need - it's a long time since I dealt with one!
As the Forumadmin says, the angle on the head must be set with the narrow side inwards, that is I believe with the narrow bit closest to the roadwheel. This allows room for the head of one of the bolts holding the backplate to swing in on full lock. If the spring arm pin head had not been reduced by Jowett's in this way, the steering lock available would be tiny.
After assembly and with the wheels still up in the air, I recommend strongly that you check the steering movement, to see that you have adequate movement to give the proper turning circle in both directions. You don't what to discover this at the first corner!
Also, if you are adjusting any of the steering cone nuts, do remember to turn back the 'D' tab washer over both the cone nut flats and the flats on the locknut itself. Failure to lock both nuts can result in the steering jamming solid - which is not a good idea. I know, because I have had it happen to me!
All the best,
David
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In all communications with spares suppliers it would be sensible to quote part numbers, car model etc etc. Do not expect miracles from the dedicated, unpaid volunteers that man JCS. Next time you are up that way, pop in and help them! Also you do not have to be there; you can help by finding sources of parts, working with your section to organise and distribute parts and even do some of the administrative duties. Perhaps assist in the stock take or sorting of parts. It is your club.
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That lower spring arm pin
Hi Rob,
It occured to me that you might like to look at my post of Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:06 pm, which gives details of alternative polyurethane replacement bushes. for the lower pin.
I have found the rubber ones were too soft and quickly chewed-up, although I must admit I did not buy them from JCS. Perhaps theirs are better. Also, my MOT inspector thought my rubber ones were too spongy anyway and since changing them, he likes the polyurethane ones!
Hope this helps.
David
It occured to me that you might like to look at my post of Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:06 pm, which gives details of alternative polyurethane replacement bushes. for the lower pin.
I have found the rubber ones were too soft and quickly chewed-up, although I must admit I did not buy them from JCS. Perhaps theirs are better. Also, my MOT inspector thought my rubber ones were too spongy anyway and since changing them, he likes the polyurethane ones!
Hope this helps.
David