<VV> Re: Relay Rod Bushings

[Shaun]

Delrin bushings also need to be greased on assembly (at least) or will groan
in short order.
Shaun
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From: "corvairs" <lonwall@corvairunderground.com>
To: <vairologist@juno.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Re: Relay Rod Bushings


> In addition, if the pitman bushing is made of Delrin, that eliminates a
> lto of the lubrication problem - Lon
>
> www.corvairunderground.com
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> vairologist@juno.com wrote:
>
> >
> >Smitty says:  Unfortunately that is one of the problems with the nylon
> >pitman arm bushings.  No provision is made to keep moisture out.  A
> >little moisture gets in there and just a little rust is enough to start a
> >bind.  You can check this by pulling the taper fitting out of the pitman
> >arm and then pressing the bolt out of the bushing.  Every one I have
> >installed since my first has been modified so it can be lubricated with a
> >grease gun just to keep the moisture out.
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