Rescue's Official Build Thread - 88 XJS V12 Oct 12 2019
#461
Got the aluminum color engine paint on the diff cover today. Looks very nice.
I might do the calipers the same color.
I also tried to burn out the bushings of the radius arm but it was too windy today and my small torch kept blowing out lol
Tomorrow i got 7 yards of soil coming plus I got to go to work in the morning so I don't expect to do any jag related stuff tomorrow.
I might do the calipers the same color.
I also tried to burn out the bushings of the radius arm but it was too windy today and my small torch kept blowing out lol
Tomorrow i got 7 yards of soil coming plus I got to go to work in the morning so I don't expect to do any jag related stuff tomorrow.
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Don't bother trying to burn out the radius arm bushing, it makes a mess and there is a steel ring that needs to come out anyway. Either press it out, or use a cold chisel to partially collapse the outer ring and then it can come out.
Note that the bushings ( I assume we are talking about the large end?) only comes out one way, there is a lip that is part of the arm that the bushing seats against. When reinstalling them, put the bushing with the holes at the left and right sides, not front and back, it makes the joint stiffer. You'll need a press to install the new bushings. I got one on sale at Canadian Tire and it's very handy to have.
Note that the bushings ( I assume we are talking about the large end?) only comes out one way, there is a lip that is part of the arm that the bushing seats against. When reinstalling them, put the bushing with the holes at the left and right sides, not front and back, it makes the joint stiffer. You'll need a press to install the new bushings. I got one on sale at Canadian Tire and it's very handy to have.
#463
Don't bother trying to burn out the radius arm bushing, it makes a mess and there is a steel ring that needs to come out anyway. Either press it out, or use a cold chisel to partially collapse the outer ring and then it can come out.
Note that the bushings ( I assume we are talking about the large end?) only comes out one way, there is a lip that is part of the arm that the bushing seats against. When reinstalling them, put the bushing with the holes at the left and right sides, not front and back, it makes the joint stiffer. You'll need a press to install the new bushings. I got one on sale at Canadian Tire and it's very handy to have.
Note that the bushings ( I assume we are talking about the large end?) only comes out one way, there is a lip that is part of the arm that the bushing seats against. When reinstalling them, put the bushing with the holes at the left and right sides, not front and back, it makes the joint stiffer. You'll need a press to install the new bushings. I got one on sale at Canadian Tire and it's very handy to have.
I know about the lips saw it in a video....also about the bushings turned 90degrees. They did that on the sport packs. Im also putting a poly bushing in the smaller one as recommended.
Do you know what kit it was at CT?
#464
Yes, air chisel would probably work too, Just be careful not to damage the arm itself. You could use a die grinder with a cutoff wheel to cut a slit in the inner ring too, then it would come out easily.
I can't find the exact one I bought at CT, but the one at Princess Auto is the same: https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ss/A-p8604571e
I can't find the exact one I bought at CT, but the one at Princess Auto is the same: https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ss/A-p8604571e
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#466
I did cut the inner ring but that rubbers holding on like a ****.
To confirm the side with the lip for the bug bearing is the side that has that extra bracket on it to hold the abs cable right? You can tell one side of the outer is thicker than the other. The thicker side has the lip right?
To confirm the side with the lip for the bug bearing is the side that has that extra bracket on it to hold the abs cable right? You can tell one side of the outer is thicker than the other. The thicker side has the lip right?
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#468
Yes, air chisel would probably work too, Just be careful not to damage the arm itself. You could use a die grinder with a cutoff wheel to cut a slit in the inner ring too, then it would come out easily.
I can't find the exact one I bought at CT, but the one at Princess Auto is the same: https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ss/A-p8604571e
I can't find the exact one I bought at CT, but the one at Princess Auto is the same: https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ss/A-p8604571e
#469
Pretty much any piece of metal the right sizes will work, doesn't have to be fancy.
#470
The 1mm (x2 or 3) difference that the hacksaw blade CUT makes in the bushing frame alone makes a huge difference in its over all diameter and how it fits into the arm. It becomes easy to push out. Specially if you then take a small screwdriver, chisel or wedge to partially collapse the bushing, further.
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#471
Well I took one of the arms to work and checked out the press. Man its got to be from the 50s. No one knew how to use it but I figured it out. I got the large bushing out except for the outer ring. I didn't attempt the smaller one as I couldn't get it to sit in the press safely and properly.
So ill cut out carefully the ring and same with the other arm.
then when I get all my bushings in i will take it to a shop and they can pop out the small ones and put in all 4 new ones.
Also my bolt i needed is getting sent from the UK today so hopefully i can start reassembly late next week.
So ill cut out carefully the ring and same with the other arm.
then when I get all my bushings in i will take it to a shop and they can pop out the small ones and put in all 4 new ones.
Also my bolt i needed is getting sent from the UK today so hopefully i can start reassembly late next week.
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Everywhere I read was 21 to 28 ft lbs for diff case bolts. so I went with 25 ft lbs. Which was the lowest number on my 3/8 torque wrench. Definitely not as much force as I used to break them off lol
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Daily update. No work on the Jag today. Instead I decided to weed, cut, add soil, seed, and then water my front lawn. Its was never taken care of by the previous owner as he was mil to and deployed all the time. And usually I'm deployed this time of year so don't get to do any spring yard stuff. Well not this year. Hopefully I can get the grass to come back.
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#480
Thanks. Got the 2nd one done. I think it was a remag one because the pistons etc showed barely any wear or rust and the caliper itself is in good shape.
Oh well.
Also now own a pair of channel locks i bought today. I wonder what tool will be next lol.
come on royal mail lol.
Oh well.
Also now own a pair of channel locks i bought today. I wonder what tool will be next lol.
come on royal mail lol.