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I am looking for leaf spring bushing dimensions for my '41 120.

Looking in the parts book, I see P/N 347126 listed for the 1801 & 1901, but it only shows 1-1/8" OD Body & 1-1/4" OD Collar.

Looking at the Steele web site, their dimensions seem to be incomplete as well, and slightly different than those listed in the manual. Steele does say on their web page for these bushings that they are a replacement for the factory P/N.

Does anyone know the complete dimensions?

I'm interested in ordering polyurethane bushings from Energy Suspension, or another reputable vendor if someone has a better recommendation.

Thanks,
Chad

Chad G
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Can't help on the dimension but there was a discussion about some different Steele suspension bushings a while back. That discussion centered on those particular bushings being apparently made of a softer rubber than Packard used with the result being they did not hold up well.

I can't say if the same holds true for the leaf spring bushings -- and they are a different application -- but you might also inquire with Kanter. He lists a bushing kit for the 120 and probably has individuals as well. Only reason I suggest checking is another member did some comparison testing of the ones in question. Kanters repro bushings for the other application were found to be almost identical in hardness to a NOS factory item while the Steele version was not.. Longevity was a concern with the ones in question but maybe the spring application and mounting is not as much an issue.

Howard

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What are you using to lubricate the door hinge?

your generator is pretty simple, so any decent shop can go through it for you. bearings/bushings as needed, brushes, turn and cut the commutator, paint. done.

the 12v question will bring out the long knives, as you've noticed by now. Pros of 12v: you can install reliable electronic ignition, if you don't ever want to check your points and condenser ever again (not too hard really). You can power a modern radio/stereo, your phone charger, that panel mounted GPS navigation system you want to install. If you want to add A/C (no simple task) then 12v is almost a must-have, unless you're a mechanical wizard of some sort (see HH56). All of your existing wiring, if serviceable, is oversized for 12v and so should be fine to carry the current. and you can get a jump start from anyone on the street if your car quits. Cons? you have to change out every light bulb. Some of your gauges might not work without some voltage changers. there is anecdotal evidence that your starter may now be too powerful for it's own good. you'll have to buy a new alternator, and change up the wiring and brackets a bit for that. You'll need to find a 12v heater fan.

depends then on just what you want to accomplish, and what mechanically needs to be done to the car anyway that involves the above stuff.

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No they did not come with it.

I did buy new lines some time ago that are still in the package, I did open one the other day and came to find they will work with a relaxing reach although I will need an adapter from caliper to hose and add In a cushion clamp.
Them hoses I have are from Autozone and I did a bit of research on them for the psi and found that they are tested for 4500 psi. So those will be good to go.

I'd prefer to go with a bango fitting rather than a 90 deg. fitting as the wilwood steel line kit offers for multiple reasons. One of most is the space between the caliper and the spinal mounting arm and who knows where the snugness of a 90deg. Would end sitting at.
(possible an awkward position)

I'll get back on that due to my van needing a fuel pump so she got the well needed the attention...

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