TR6 TR6 accelerator bar busing replacement help please

[ichthos]

One of my accelerator bushings is almost completely worn out and one gone, so while I have access to this area, I figure now would be a good time to replace them. The bushings seem to be made of a hard type of plastic. Is there any trick to getting them to fit in the accelerator bar holes? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Kevin

 

[DougF]

Heat helps. They can be boiled until softened...and work quickly. Microwaving for a few seconds may soften them too.
Buy extras, you may need them.
They aren't fun.

 

[mrv8q]

OK, here is the chapter and verse, (my apologies, Rev. Richaud), for what ails you: https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/284620/1

 

[BobbyD]

Here's a simple route using an inexpensive kit from Art Lipp (lipp04@yahoo.com).

 

[Brosky]

On Bob's advice a year or so ago, I replaced my McMaster Carr bushings with Art's and cleaned up the pedal and shaft while I was at it: Throttle Shaft Bushing and Pedal Refurbishing

 

[jsfbond]

Hey along the same line of discussion...I have to remove this cross shaft on my GT6, and the arm is frozen to the shaft. I drilled out the roll pin and soaked it with PB Blaster, and nothin! I don't have torches. Any suggestions.

 

[ichthos]

I already had a pair of bushings, so I tried heating one of the bushings. I ruined the first one trying to put it in. For the life of me, I don't see how to put those in. I really don't like the design anyway. Are the ones they sell from the big 3 original? I think I am going to order one of the kits from Art. Thanks for your help everyone.
Kevin

 

[Brosky]

The factory style bushings suck and are a gigantic waste of time to install, which is why I started several threads and devoted a web page to doing it the right way.

 

[ichthos]

One of the big three touts their factory style bushings are "new and improved so that they don't wear out." I think this is because they never get installed or used either. I would much rather replace the bushings every few years than to struggle to even get them in at all.

The site listed by Art's kit is no longer in existence. I did email Art Lipp with the email address listed. Does anyone know if he actually still sells these kits? If I can't get a hold of him soon, can someone tell me of another source for these? I really need this as a daily driver in two weeks.

Kevin

 

[poolboy]

You shouldn't have to do this, but if you cut a sliver out of the original style bushings, they fit better. The seam that you create will squeeze together tightly.

 

[ichthos]

Thanks for all the help everyone. Art already emailed me back, I payed with Paypal, and they should be on their way soon. I would have tried the sliver tip, but I already ruined the second one too.
Kevin