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Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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In the middle of a mini resto on my 3.0V6 75, and replacing all bushes as I go so its a tight and close to new as possible.

So I got this new bush for the front A Frame

http://www.ebspares.co.uk/alfa_75/TS_an ... h/info.cfm

But I'm blowed if I can get ti to fit.

I've purnt out the old bush completely and frozen the new one, then heated the hole with a blowtorch for a long while until very hot.

But the bush still seem to big, it won't even start into the hole.

Any tips?

Cheers
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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That's for the upper arm?

Those are not easy to fit. Need a press to get them in. The difference in size is quite big but it will fit when pressed in the right way. :wink:

I actually broke my 'made in China' vice while trying to get it in... :shock: I suspect the vice was cast in some poor chinese farmer backyard using scrapped Jap-cars for the metal. :mrgreen:
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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This one mate

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(this is where the bush needs fitting, this is just an image I nicked from google not my actual a frame lol, although that fancy bush looks nice!)
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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But that's the rear triangle? :? I thought you were asking about the front arms...
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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Sorry mate, Id seen it refered to as the A Frame, De Dion, but basically yes its the rear triangle that the wheels attach to and the gearbox sits on
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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Mount it on a drill, take sandpaper and make it for just a bit smaller. Then make a conical profile on one side (that side will penetrate) :lol:
Use few bigger washers and screw to pull bushing in.

Don't heat/freeze anything, just apply a bit of oil.
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Re: Trouble replacing A Frame Bush

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Cheers Mate, sounds like a plan!
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