> Hi Phil, > The lower joints are difficult to replace without a shop press. > Sometimes with a press they still need to be heated a bit before they pop > loose. I have replaced them without a press but it is difficult and requires > a lot of pounding and felt maybe it was not good for the new joints to take > all the required pounding using the hammer method so bought a press several > years ago after struggling with joints on a 78 bus for a couple of days. Be > sure you have them properly oriented before you press the new ones back in. > (^_^) Smile.... > If you are in the Southern Illinois area drop by with new joints and the > knuckles in hand and watch a 30 ton press do its thing. > > Darrell Boehler > Makanda Illinois > Thanks for the offer, but as I live in England I guess its a long way to go. I'll try to find someone more local. Phil |
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