Carrier hinges refurb; '76 FJ40

[tls3601]

Picked up the Ace bronze bushings, seems like it may be a challenge getting them in the upper hinge piece and the pins thru them. But have not cleaned them up yet-when rust is gone it may be a different story

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

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What size did you get?

Post up some pics... lets see them.

 

[tls3601]

16mm ID X 20mm OD X 16mm long. The hole on the upper hinge is not completely round; would probably have to mod these bushings or maybe after blast and or chemical rust removal they will "open up a bit". Will get some pics on here later.....

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

And the wall thickness? 3mm is too thick, I used 2mm and they fit fine.

Yeah, don't sweat it.... after i cleaned up the hole with drill bit and wire brush mine are not perfectly round either... lube them up and press them together. The bushing will form to the uneven circumference.

 

[tls3601]

Good to hear; will get pics up later Doug...............

 

[tls3601]

Tried to clean up the pin and two of the wahsers using my brothers Lyman ultrasonic with some distilled water in it; did nothing, what am I doing wrong? Never used one of these before.............

 

[tls3601]

No, I've never used vinegar in it yet. I'm only suggesting that it would seem to be a good way to go. As I mentioned, I bought it to clean my Harley's carb idle circuits. I had to reposition the carb a number of times, as it was too large for the relatively shallow tub. I currently use it to clean my glasses, watches, and other small items. For these purposes, I add a few drops of Dawn per batch and watch the grime flow out!

So what would you reccomend I use in it? Distilled water did nothing..............

 

[tls3601]

Bushings pics...

 

[FJ40|RUNNER]

For small stuff like this I always just drop it off at a powder coater and have them blast it for me, usually really reasonable. If you feel like throwing in the towel like I typically do with tedious work

 

[tls3601]

Yes I get that and I believe I have a meeting with the blaster dude....................

 

[tls3601]

Down here in Scottsdale for car week-the fortys at RM are really dissapointing this year; however a Red '77 at Gooding and Company is really sweet!!!