Tuning pin bushings

Jon Page jonpage at comcast.net
Fri Jan 11 05:57:55 MST 2008


Install the bushings and drill up from the bottom at an angle
which the pin is in the block with a bit diameter which will still
allow compression around the pin.

The reason for this is that when the pin is initially driven in,
it will follow the bushing straight down then angle as it enters
the block. Depending on the proximity of the block hole the
pin might leave a gap at the rear of the pin or damage the block.

Inspect alignment before drilling because you might drill at an angle
from the top down.  Especially if the block was drilled through the center
of the bushings from the top.
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Regards,

Jon Page


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