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Replacing motor bushings

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Hi forum. just wanted to post how to replace the motor bushings.
I ordered the bushings from graphite9. Great seller and fast shipping thanks
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I used two different size socket and a 3/8" threaded rod.
A craftsman 27mm socket and a 13 /16 socket. your tools may be different
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take your time go easy make sure it goes straight :peace:
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If the bushing is not coming out easy, stop. backout. line up the sockets and start again.
be extra careful not to pinch the cases, they can easily break. don't bang on them they will break.
Good luck :peace:
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Nice-looking technique...

So the 27mm socket pushes on the bushing and is drawn into the 13 /16 socket?
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Nice write up ped!
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S4Patrick wrote:Nice-looking technique...

So the 27mm socket pushes on the bushing and is drawn into the 13 /16 socket?
Hi S4patrick. 13/16 into 27mm :smile:
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LoveMyHonda wrote:Nice write up ped!
Thanks Mr Love. hopefully it will help someone. :thumbwink:
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Sweet post :-) I should do those on my af18. I think it needs it. ;-)
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Greetings:

Just great, Ped! Is it OK if I move this into Tech Docs?
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Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Just great, Ped! Is it OK if I move this into Tech Docs?
sure thank you wheelman.
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Great work ped . Thats a brillant cheap and easy way to sort out them old worn bushes .I wish id have thought of this when i replaced mine .
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Thank you for the write up. I googled how to replace my motor bushings and it brought me to my favorite place...this community rocks!
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