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Re: [T3] Front beam age & wear ?


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 needle bearings 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.

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

Keith



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