Re: Spring bushing replacer tool

Posted by John Wogec On 2014/12/30 12:16:49

Hello,

I am facing the same dilemma. I just purchased a pristine set of pins and bushings for my 1929 Seven Passenger Sedan from Bruce Blevins. By the way, I highly recommend Bruce's work. He claims to have a set of factory blueprints from which he makes his replacements and my untrained eye would believe him. His pins appear identical to the originals in every way.

I recall seeing the device you refer to, perhaps in the Parts catalog, and the drawing appears to be nothing more than a glorified C-clamp. I have only extracted one of my existing bushings, but the threaded rod and closely ground heavy washer strategy removed it with minor effort. I notice I deformed the edge of the bushing a little in removing it. Gentle heating may expand the metal a little, so I will probably experiment with that when I muster the courage to install the new bushings. I will also consult my trusted machinist about possibly grinding a precision brass adaptor to place against the new bushings before seating them. One friend, who is also a machinist stated the trick in reinserting bushings is to get them started straight, and as always, patience.

Anyone brave enough to answer this related question would be much appreciated...I intend to have my frame powder coated...should I press in the new bushings before or after the powder coating.