Hey guys. Just checking in after a long summer of running in lots of circles.
If anyone recalls I bought a 127 last spring. I pulled the front axle out of it early summer to fix all the worn parts.
I made a purchase from the local Mcmaster Carr and got me some new bushings to fix the pivot and steering wear. It took me all year to get around to getting time to set them up in the horizontal mill at work and drill/ream the holes and press the new bushings in. I'm sure the bushings are now .001 or so under with the press fit. I thought of reaming them to size but the spindles are lightly worn so I'm just polishing them to fit. One done, the steering side needs the arm pin hole reamed to .354 and a metric pin installed. The original .312 hole is wallered out enough I figure to just upsize it slightly and use a metric pin. I was going to weld the holes and redrill it, but this seems like an easier fix.
I was hoping to find the white in a rattle can, going to check with my buddy down at Napa and see what he can do. I know they have paint, but not sure they can make spray cans. I don't want to get into mixing/spraying it for just two rims. This isn't a full on resto, just a clean up and make better.
I know, pics or it didn't happen, but don't have any at hand to post. I'll try to get some for later after I get the axle put back in. Likely take a few more weeks til that happens. I can't make enough time anymore to work faster. Plus it is parked in front of the garage, not inside, and the weather is turning cold.