Re: SER1 Chassis Bushings

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If you don't have picky neighbours, burn the bushings with a propane 
torch and let them burn out the inners then cut the outer (or 
alternatively you can sometimes air hammer them out with the appropriate 
size socket if you have the tools).
To install original bushings heat the frame with propane (or gently with 
acetylene) and hammer in a previously frozen bushing suitably lubricated 
with antisieze using a suitably sized piece of pipe or socket.  As Frank 
says, poly bushes are easier.
Jeremy

Franklin H. Yap wrote:
> Having just replaced the rear springs on my S2a - if you are putting in 
> new bushings, you probably should use poly ones.   They press in easily, 
> and come out even easier.
> 
> I'm not sure how others take out the old original bushings - but I had 
> to hammer out the center and then use a recipro saw to cut thru most of 
> the outer steel ring .. then use a hacksaw to finish the cut ..then 
> hammer and chisel by curling the cut cylinder inwards.  Takes a long 
> time.  If you are tempted to use the reproc saw tho go completely thru 
> the outer steel ring, make sure you cut upwards.
> 
> Frank
> 
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> Ian Balcom wrote:
> 
>> ... I could sure use some advise on pressing in/out the chassis
>> bushings.
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