Calum122 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Who's installed ID-Workz (skate board) bearings to their gear linkage?I'm really struggling it's a seriously tight fit and awkward to get to. Can some buddy give me some pointers to make this job easier?It doesn't feel like it should be a hard job but I'm struggling massively and would appreciate some help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 if i remember right i used a g clamp to push my bearings in when i fitted em many moons ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 So tight to get a G clamp in there. I tried putting two penny washers either side and then a bolt through the middle and tighten but it just bent the washers lol.]I may have a G clamp somewhere so may give that a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazza g Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Clean up the surfaces with some fine emery cloth, any bit of contamination will impede the bearing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I used a bit of sandpaper to clean up the inside of the bush housing, and then a big pair of adjustable to press them in. They are a bit of a fiddle, but they have got to be tight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Awesome cheers Iddy. Also those indiglos you sent me are lovely And got some Engine mounts which are very nice too! So thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Good man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Fitted mine a few weeks ago. You need to spend a good amount of time with some sand paper or even a file on the gear selector pins that stick out. I found pressing the new bushes in was the easy part! Getting the inner hole to fit on the gearbox selector pin was a pain in the arse! Edited January 12, 2015 by Charlie28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Aww okay, awesome appreciate that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anyway now I know that the job should be a piece of cake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Right I just want to finish this off and say I used a dremel with a very light grit sanding tool just to take the edge off slightly, fitted the bushes a treat. not so much that it was sloppy, it's still tight but no where near as tight as before. Then took some wet and dry to the shaft and cleaned it up and that slide over nicely. Again this was light ten-twenty seconds just rubbing the shaft <giggity> to make it easier to get on. Job done. Took 5-10 minutes in total. Repacked with grease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Whats the difference like now is it noticeable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 yeah whats the outcome after testing ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Uhh, honestly, can't tell any difference. BUT! Two things! Firstly, the original bushes were absolutely mint. No cracks, very good conditon and tight. And secondly, I haven't driven the car yet. And I only drove the car for about 2 hours total since having a Starlet. So have had the car 6 months, and in six months, have driven it 2 hours. Lmao. I'm getting right into a true Starlet own, having it off the road more than it is on. Sad times Be nice to drive it one day, just got to build it haha! Lmao. Umm, but that said. Does feel nice, bought a weighted D1 Spec carbon fibre knob and that's lovely. I have played with it on the drive. And it feels all good. But haven't yet driven the car. Will update in 6 months time when I drive the car for the first time haha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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