Oilite Bushing Install Challenge - Need Advice

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I am installing oilite bushings in my front suspension. The previous bushings on the back of the lower A Arm (inside of the bulkhead and motor compartment) wore through and slightly enlarged the holes in the bulkhead. This has caused a loose fit of the oilite bushings and they are not snug in the holes.

My concern is that these bushing can possibly spin in the bulkhead holes.
I am looking for a solution to secure these in the holes.

Some initial thoughts were:

Teflon plumbers tape

Adhesive - must be a type that would be secure but not be permanent

Looking for recommendations.
 
i was thinking JB weld too... i have some aluminum putty in the garage... 2 part mix.. almost the same as JB, but this stuff is $75 for a small jar... used it to plug a hole in rad 2 years ago.. held great... in reality you need to take up, what?? 1/1000" of an inch.. so just put a small dab, spin in the new oilight making sure the outside has a nice thin coat, then let sit over night... no more play.
 


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