Fulcrum pins

[dave99]

Hi all, just removed the king pins from my 79 midget, and it was not fun!. I am replacing the fulcrum pins as well and have run into a problem. I can not screw the left fulcrum pin in more than about a quarter of the way. The pin fits the right side ok. Has anyone 'cleaned' out the threaded fittings by using a tap? If so, what sizes of taps are needed?

Thanks
Dave

 

[jollyroger]

Check the one that went in easy for slop. Most of the time I find that the a-arm is worn and the pin is ok. Go figure.

 

[spritenut]

Grind a slot or 2 down the OLD fulcrum pin and use it as a tap.