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07-04-2012, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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Kingpin installation
I am replacing the kingpins on my 37 and I could use some advice or tips. So far I have the new bushings installed in the spindles and I am ready to put the kingpins in but they seem very, very tight. Would it better to take the axle off and take the whole thing to a machine shop to have them pressed in?
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07-04-2012, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
They make a do it yourself reamer is a all you need,borrow one somewhere made especially for this .
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07-04-2012, 08:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
If you've got the spindels off and the new bushing installed, They need to be reamed or honed to fit the pins. It's best to have them honed. take them to a auto machine shop and have them honed to fit the new pins. No need to remove the axel. Walt
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07-04-2012, 08:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
The bushes have to be reamed to 0.812" and there is a special reamer for this job.
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07-04-2012, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
Absolutely Yes X2
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07-04-2012, 08:44 PM | #6 |
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07-05-2012, 08:08 AM | #7 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
Just finished this job on my Mercury.
Bought an adjustable reamer for $29 and reamed them myself. It needs to be a long reamer that will act as a pilot to keep the top and bottom aligned. Easy job. My wife actually did the reaming (which after 20 years, she is quite good at) I mean she did the reaming of the spindles...Boy, I hope she doesnt read this. I'll really get reamed for that comment. Anyways, back to the kinkpins, i just kept increasing the diameter ever so slightly until I could press the kingpins in with the palm of my hand. Good luck with yours Todd |
07-05-2012, 09:45 AM | #8 |
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I bought a reamer from Dick Spadaro, it worked perfectly. On 42 - 48 spindles make sure you line up top and bottom bushings. Ask me how I know.
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07-05-2012, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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I guess we now know who wares the pants at your house
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07-05-2012, 12:41 PM | #10 |
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Read attachment---It's a lot of work, why not do it right and get the extra miles.
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07-06-2012, 06:35 PM | #11 |
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Re: Kingpin installation
Dropped the spindles off today at local machine shop to be honed. Will pick them up Monday. I appreciate all the advise.
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07-07-2012, 09:42 AM | #12 |
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The Sunnen hone system is a good set up and works very well for most applications. I think they work best on hard materials. On softer materials they have a tendency to leave microscopic bits of grit embedded into the surface. I'm sure it isn't a giant big issue but due to this I've always prefered the purpose built multi fluted reamers that were specifically made for align cutting the king pin bushings. I have one for the Mercury cars of 49 thru 51 that use the larger pins but haven't purchased one yet for the Ford 7/8" pins that were a lot more common. I have a whole set of adjustables and they do have a tendency to cut a jittery bore that will wear faster, The purpose built ones will cut a much smoother bore.
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07-07-2012, 10:41 AM | #13 |
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Those bushings done with a hone properly are going to outlive you and me and I don't know how old you are. FWIW
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07-09-2012, 07:43 PM | #14 |
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Picked up the spindles today and they are now on the truck. I truly appreciate all of the answers and there will be many more as I continue with this restoration.
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