I'm in the process of installing my new poly-bronz bushings and the directions say that if the fit is too loose to use urethane adhesive caulk. While at the local hardware store I could only find polyurethane caulk. will this work?

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David

Right brand ! wrong product ......use Loctite Retaining compound...dont recall the # ...but then again how loose is loose..im talk n .005 or less to make the compound work proper..there are some 2 part epoxy`s that will work for sloppy fits....JMO
MikeC

That is all that Home Depot had available. I will check with Lowes. The directions called for 50 -100 lbs of force. On one of the bushings I can press it together by hand. Maybee I'm making this more complicated than necessary but I only want to do this once.

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David

After sleeping on this ...you have nice new stuff ..the Loctite retaining compound will work fine ...or a product from Hardman Epoxy2...non- sag...I will post a photo of said product monday morning .....just make positive your zerks are clocked proper before applying anything ..........You have a vise or big C-clamp?
MikeC

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very good stuff ..read directions

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also very good stuff ...my first choice

I am having trouble getting this. If these are what I think they are, they are pretty pricey bronze bushings offered from a particular specialist as a set. I can see how there might be a fit issue with parts at your end since they have no control over that. But the machined bushings and retainers are made to their specs and should fit each other perfectly without any added goo. Maybe I have this wrong and the fit is between the existing 914 clamps and the parts?

you dont want them to move after install....its glue basically ..hope that helps ....kinda surprized someone else didnt chime in with tips and ideas
MikeC

so instructions say "if fit is too loose"

question "did you find fit to be too loose?"

jim

I sort of figured that out. I was wondering why if they wanted an interference fit they didn't machine an interference fit. I am guessing the answer is that at least some of the components are off the shelf, and they vary in dimensions. They just look too nice for that.

I found a PL Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive at
Ace Hardware. On the bottom of the tube is stamped with the
numbers (part #?) 3L9146HR11. Must be the one!

I've forgotten if my fit was loose or shaky, but it wasn't a pressfit.

According to Chuck Moreland of Elephant Racing the Home Depot product is fine. The fit between the red poly and the control arm mounts needs to be tight with no movement. All of the movement is between the bronze fitting (inside the poly) and the race that has been epoxied to the control arm.

Hope that helps

David

There yah go ...rock on and good luck .....

MikeC