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Old 04-19-2023, 04:54 PM   #5
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Default Re: 1939 ford shackles

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Originally Posted by svm99 View Post
I ream the perch and spring with a 3/4” reamer to be sure the hole is to size and also measure the cartridge with a micrometer. About .001” interference fit is all that will press in the perch in my experience. I machined a cupped tool to press on the body of the shackle cartridge. The spring is much easier to do than the perch.
Good luck.
Pins were specified to be .003" - .0035" oversize.
With the proper tool, they press in very easily. I did a set about three weeks ago. Took only minutes each.
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