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LT77 Remote Bushes
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:50 am
by topcatcustom
I have got a remote now and waiting to give it a blast with the steam cleaner as it is caked. Not had a good look at it yet so this may be a stupid question, am I right in thinking that by fitting solid aluminium bushes the gear changes should be a bit less spongy than with the old rubber bushes? I know you can get poly ones but I can machine up some ally ones easily and free!
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:04 pm
by Darkspeed
As the original bushes were only to remove/isolate vibration and noise from the gearstick into the cabin for an executive saloon I dont see too much of an issue.
I fitted polybushes to mine only because I could not be bothered to machine up alloy ones - that and Rimmers were have a vat free day.
Andrew
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:33 pm
by ged
Hi TC,
Why not try Delrin or HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)? It's easy to machine & cheap or a more expensive option but maybe more suitable, polyurethane.
http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/DelrinRod/
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:28 pm
by topcatcustom
Yeah I typed it into ebay and might get a small bar- might be handy and probably better than ally as it will squash up tight when bolted in so no chance of rattling but rigid too..... ta Ged
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:42 pm
by chodjinn
I would be interested in a set if you're making some TC!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:07 pm
by jomeo
Must say id be interested in a set as well if there is the option TC???
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:56 pm
by topcatcustom
ok ok give me a chance! I ordered a short length of Delrinthingstuff the other day so when it gets through I will blast a few out, make sure they work ok on mine and go from there- will update on this thread!