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RE: [T3] Front beam age & wear ?


> -----Original Message-----
> > My question is - with this mileage, and evidence of good
> > maintenance, should I expect the bearings etc. to be OK and
> > just clean & rebuild it all ?
> >
> > There are no marks from the needle bearings on the arms.
>
> From: Keith Park [mailto:topnotch@nycap.rr.com]
>
> Never assume.
>
> The 4 arms will tell you weather the bushings and bearings are good, if
> there are no needle marks on the arms then the needlebearings are good
> provided they arent rusty from water getting in,  if the bushings havent
> worn INTO the arms, then the bushings are good (and of course the arms too).
> then provided it isnt rusted out the beam is a good one.  I have almost
> 300Kmi on my front end and the bearings and bushings are fine, but Ive seen
> 60Kmi beams that were shot too.

The arms have marks where the bushings are for about 3/4 circumference, but
measure 33.0mm dia in several different directions, so they seem perfectly
round. The marks are just a texture change on the surface and have no
discernable step at the edge.

However, the beam itself is holed, so will require some work:
http://vw1600e.org.uk/broken/beam.jpg

> I can send my front end FAQ if youd like, but I think its on type3.org now
> too.

Yes please. I looked but couldn't find it. All information is useful.

--
Matt. UK.
'73 1600e FB.

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