BlueStag Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Guys, So I'm running a pair of SU's that were rebuilt twelve years ago by Z Therapy, before they changed management. The process back then was different, Z used conventional bushings rather than sealed ball bearings, which must be VERY nice. The car sat for a decade (don't ever buy a house!) and it turns out that it is sucking air past one of the inner bushings. Being cheap and competent and wishing for a turbo eventually, I'd like to just get a bushing and a reamer, and replace the bushing. Search as I may, I cannot find a source of conventional bushings for my SU. Thoughts? Please resist the urge to tell me to swap out for a pair from Z therapy. Yeah. I have considered that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStag Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Found it. A web article posted on several MG sites: http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/driveline00/1001/jasw.html Bushings: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/1115/=f42bpg Reamers: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=329-1124 Now: what is the actual dimension of a Hitachi carb shaft? I'll need to find my micrometer and give that a read. I don't know if it is metric, now do I? I find the idea a bit daunting, especially as if I botch it I will be without a functioning carb. In my considerable experience of the world, I find that a straight six running on three cylinders is prone to disappoint....... I admit that sealed ball bearings are attractive. I wonder where Z Therapy gets theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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