<VV> pitman arm bushing slop

[Dennis Pleau]

There are two sizes of the Nylon/Delrin bushings. One is made to install with the steel shell still in place, the other is made to be installed after the shell has been removed.  Since the shell is a bitch to remove, I now always use the one that leaves the shell in place.  I’ve used both types numerous times and you can’t tell the difference from the driver’s seat.

dp

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of judynrandy at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 6:34 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> pitman arm bushing slop



I have a question: When I went to install a nylon pitman arm bushing because it had a lot of slop, I got a surprise.  Someone before me allready replaced it with a nylon one.  Now the rub: the new bushing fit loosely in the old metal bushing shell.  I temporarily fixed it by installing a shim from the wall of a pop can to take up most of the slop.   What do I need to do to fix it right ?  Replace the old shell with a whole new rubber one and wait until it pukes to use the nylon one?  

Ideas and opinions solicited. 

Thank you. 



Randy (Cap'n) Hook