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okay. i replaced the blind ends and put jerks in and saw that the threads were all the way to the end as well. so i will clean some more, oil some more and see if they improve
 
Please please keep in touch Fred. I have been unable to improve fit. We both can't be dumb.
 
Talked with my Moss guy today....he said with old fulcrum pins you need to lap them into the spring pan before assembling pans onto car - & that the threads may be tight....however, he recommends always using new pins with new pans.

He suggested you call Blaine at Moss 1-800-235-6954 ext 3237..he gets in a 8am CA time.....apparently Blaine understands the problem better than anybody else as the problem goes back 20-some years & had always been around when trying to put new pins in old pan or old pins in new pan.
 
tony .. i'm not sure i understand lapping the pins .. thanks for the contact ... a definite phone call ... don't worry jack i'm going to get this squared away ... can't powder coat until resolved ..
 
These are new pins and new pans????????????
 
Pans are British Heritage - are the pins? He said there's been problems putting new aftermarket pins in Heritage pans...he said you might have to "massage" the pin threads.
 
Yep, think that is the answer, just keep working it in. i.e. cut the threads for the last bit.

Will work on it this afternoon.
 
Hey, we aim to please!

Darn rain today has probably halted the sandblasting of my TD parts!

But a friend who owns a RWA Midget is buying the yellow house next to me!!
 
Here is the fix. Turn the Fulcrum around, thread the large end in first, this is were the prob is. Use a half inch open end wrench on the center intent thingee for purchase, oil well and keep working Fulcrum in and out till the large end is into the center of the wishbone several turns.

Now clean all very good and assemble properly.

As you note the prob is that the threads do not go all the way through the large part of the wishbone, the Fulcrum is hard enough and has a slot in it so works preaty well as a tap. The Fulcrum is also such hardned steel that the open end wrench will not harm it at all.
 
Ta da!
 
Look at that - another problem solved on the BCF!
 
Now if only I understood what they were talking about, I might have even learned something. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Drew, if you ever have to tear apart a kingpin~lower A frame, it will become obvious to you very quickly. They can be frustrating little buggers. I generally just bite the bullet and replace it all.
Jacks problem was that even with new components, the large portion of the fulcrum bolt had some minor glitch with the threads, preventing it from being installed properly.
Look in your service manual at the exploded view of the front suspension, and it should all become clear.
Jeff
 
I may get to that point soon if I decide to take the disc brakes off the Midget. I have a vague understanding, but really need to sit down with the manual and try and put names to all the little bits involved.
 
WHOO-WEE, we're cookin' now!
 
What did you gents figure out on this?



mark
 
Fixed, all well. read above.
 
AH I C....i was interested to see what happened. what i did it use a beartex(sp) wheel and massage the threads until it all fit




mark
 
The Heratige wishbone does not have the larger threads cut all the way through, you must do that your self with the big end of the fulcrum. Not a bad job, just should not have to do at all.
 
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