T thunderbolt Joined May 16, 2016 Messages 234 May 8, 2018 #1 I am about to fit new bushes to my Mk3 swing arm. Do I need to soak the bushes in oil beforehand and what grade should I use? 140!!! Thanks Don
I am about to fit new bushes to my Mk3 swing arm. Do I need to soak the bushes in oil beforehand and what grade should I use? 140!!! Thanks Don
L.A.B. Moderator VIP MEMBER Joined Nov 20, 2004 Messages 20,416 May 9, 2018 #2 It won't do any harm to soak them. If they are at all dry then they will absorb some oil. 140 oil if you can get it and you certainly need to soak the felt wicks with oil. https://www.oldbritts.com/mk3_sa_lube.html
It won't do any harm to soak them. If they are at all dry then they will absorb some oil. 140 oil if you can get it and you certainly need to soak the felt wicks with oil. https://www.oldbritts.com/mk3_sa_lube.html
T thunderbolt Joined May 16, 2016 Messages 234 May 9, 2018 #3 Hi Les, Thanks for the reply and the link. Cheers Don
Mr. Rick VIP MEMBER Joined Feb 6, 2009 Messages 793 May 9, 2018 #4 Any reason not to use those felt parts on the earlier (non-sealed) system? Looks like a good idea.
L.A.B. Moderator VIP MEMBER Joined Nov 20, 2004 Messages 20,416 May 9, 2018 #5 Mr. Rick said: Any reason not to use those felt parts on the earlier (non-sealed) system? Looks like a good idea. Click to expand... I'm sure it's possible although the 'sealed' spindle and bushes were shortened to make room for the disc wicks.
Mr. Rick said: Any reason not to use those felt parts on the earlier (non-sealed) system? Looks like a good idea. Click to expand... I'm sure it's possible although the 'sealed' spindle and bushes were shortened to make room for the disc wicks.
Mr. Rick VIP MEMBER Joined Feb 6, 2009 Messages 793 May 9, 2018 #6 Thanks, Les. So if one has purchased an oversize spindle, is it longer than the "sealed" version?
L.A.B. Moderator VIP MEMBER Joined Nov 20, 2004 Messages 20,416 May 10, 2018 #7 Mr. Rick said: So if one has purchased an oversize spindle, is it longer than the "sealed" version? Click to expand... Yes, I believe the +.005" spindle is the 'long' (6.96") type. https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16240 https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/15274 "06.0453 SWING ARM SPINDLE (STD. DIA.) (6.96" LONG)" https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16353 "06.4699 SWING ARM SPINDLE (850MK3) (06.5053) (6.32" LONG)"
Mr. Rick said: So if one has purchased an oversize spindle, is it longer than the "sealed" version? Click to expand... Yes, I believe the +.005" spindle is the 'long' (6.96") type. https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16240 https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/15274 "06.0453 SWING ARM SPINDLE (STD. DIA.) (6.96" LONG)" https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16353 "06.4699 SWING ARM SPINDLE (850MK3) (06.5053) (6.32" LONG)"
Mr. Rick VIP MEMBER Joined Feb 6, 2009 Messages 793 May 10, 2018 #8 Thanks again, for taking the time to look this up!