snomobubl
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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.
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.


The best would be some brass shim stock. The second choice would be some JBWeld.
sherlock29
TY 4 Stroke Guru
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.
apex55
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Loctite has some possibilities. The link is McMaster-Carr. The 641 compound is made for gaps and allows disassembly. Also at the very end is a tape that contains threadlock in it. Similiar to the teflon with sticky stuff.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#loctite-threadlockers/=gcebyq
http://www.mcmaster.com/#loctite-threadlockers/=gcebyq
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steiner said:The best would be some brass shim stock. The second choice would be some JBWeld.
X2 did it to the 08mtx, they should never need to be replace.
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