[T3] Inner lower bushing dimensions?

[Max Welton]

Don't dig them out on my account. My problem is resolved.

Max


On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 6:50 PM Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> I probably have a pair, they are bakelite. problem is the square is apart
> and against that wall, Ill see if I can crawl over when im back,
>
> Keith
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.topnotchresto.com
> 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> 13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
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> On Behalf Of Max Welton
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 6:58 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Inner lower bushing dimensions?
>
> As far as I know it hasn't been possible to obtain a new beam for decades.
> I am not above using extra-bentley methods to save mine. I'm certainly
> willing to make something I can't buy.
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1466366.jpg
>
> But I appreciate the information Dave. ;-)
>
> Max
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > I've not done work on my front beam, but the info you want is in the
> > manuals
> > I have.
> >
> > The factory manual says " The plastic sleeves are not wearing parts and
> > remain in axle beam".  Bentley says if the plastic sleeves are damaged, a
> > new beam is needed.
> >
> > If yours have been cooked, I'm not sure what can be done for the upper
> > tube.
> > There are no bushes or plastic sleeves in the lower tube.
> > The lower bores are 50mm OD, or 50.2mm oversize.
> >
> > Bentley shows the details.
> >
> > Dave,
> > UK VW Type 3&4 Club.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On
> > Behalf Of Max Welton
> > Sent: 28 August 2020 02:39
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Inner lower bushing dimensions?
> >
> > Could be.
> >
> > In 2016 I had upper inner bushings made from oil-impregnated bronze and
> > still have some material left. The guy that made them is going to make me
> > some for the lower beam.
> >
> > Max
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 5:15 PM Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > check the samba, Ive seen bushings from time to time on the samba, I
> > > dont think the beetle used them anywhere.
> > >
> > > Keith
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The trip through the powder coat oven killed the inner bushinng. They
> > > don't appear to have been the stock ones but the while things ISP
> sells.
> > >
> > > I still have some of the bronze we used to make for the upper bushings
> > > and I think I'll do that again.
> > >
> > > Since the lower needle bearings are the same as type-1, are the inner
> > > bushings also the same? What is the OD of those?
> > >
> > > Max
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