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Don T · 06-11-2018, 02:59 PM

I attempted to install the bushing kit, the bushing and bolt match the originals but the supplied seals are one diameter only. I think if they had one larger end I could squeeze them in place? I do not have a old seal to compare. I really need someone who has installed these parts to chime in; I have already used up the first 50 theories that come to mind after fooling with it for a hour or so. Thanks guys.

rotorwrench · 06-11-2018, 03:23 PM

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Most if not all of the modern replacements are too tight right out of the box. What I've done when replacing Mercury car bushing & bolt assemblies is put the seals in solvent overnight. They grow a good bit. The only problem is that they shrink back up after they dry out. I don't soak them till I'm ready to assemble and assembled them wet. It works for me anyway. Stoddard solvent or naphtha based solvent should both do the trick.

06-11-2018, 03:23 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: 50 upper outer a arm bushing install question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Most if not all of the modern replacements are too tight right out of the box. What I've done when replacing Mercury car bushing & bolt assemblies is put the seals in solvent overnight. They grow a good bit. The only problem is that they shrink back up after they dry out. I don't soak them till I'm ready to assemble and assembled them wet. It works for me anyway. Stoddard solvent or naphtha based solvent should both do the trick.