Marcos Maniacs

Hi Group,
       Just my 2 cents on the front control arm bushings...........
  you can punch out the sleeves with a socket just a bit smaller than 
the bushing itself .I replaced the bushings on mine with the poly 
bushings from Rimmers .Be warned though that the flange on the bushing 
is a bit to big and requires machining to fit into the brackets on
the frame.
                       Dave #5577


















--- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "marcos18001966" <mikedenman@e...> wrote:
> Hi Don,
> Yes the front suspension bushings have the same problem. Today I 
took 
> the Right front side apart on my car and only had a moderate amount 
of 
> problems with one bushing.  I still have the left side to do. Why 
they 
> don't make the bushings with stainless steel inserts is beyond me.  
> Good luck with your rear bushings.
> Mike Denman
> 1966 Marcos 1800
> Chassis # 4079
> 
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "mcaqmd" <donlattimer@p...> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > Thanks for all the posts and also a phone call from Mike Denman.  
It 
> > seems obvious now that what I planned on doing in one weekend will 
> > turn into a winter job!  Nice to know that I'm not alone.  
> > 
> > It seems that the cut-off wheel is the way to go.  I can't drill a 
> > straight hole if I tried Jack (and welcome aboard!).  As Mark 
> states, 
> > that's what he does for a living, so I'll believe him.  
> > 
> > So now I have an excuse to purchase a new compressor and air 
tools.  
> > See.... there's a bright side to everything.  It's nice being 
single 
> > when these monetary decisions have to be made.  Rice and beans are 
> > good for you and sometimes Top Ramen is excellent.  Have to keep 
my 
> > priorities straight.
> > 
> > I'm afraid to ask but do the front suspension bushings present the 
> > same problem??
> > 
> > Thanks again,
> > Don Lattimer
> > #3M5759 V6
> > Willits, CA (in the redwoods)