Seat post bushings

[Anonymous]

After replacing the seat post bushings on my P II, I now have to force the posts into the bushings and use a pipe wrench to twist the post to get them out. I realize they should be snug ( if not, why change them, right?) but is it normal for new bushings to be THIS tight? Mine are the white bushings and installation went fine…they are not distorted or malformed. Any comments or similar experiences?

[Bass Cat Boats]

You should check the fit on the bushings before you install them to insure they are not already too tight.

It sounds to us like you may have slowly forced them in the post. This is often a small hammer nad block install.

We prefer to install them with a 2 x 4 and a large hammer, almost a small sledge. This speed impacts the bushing into the hole, and they do not tend to distort.

In this case, you may see about running a bit in the bushing to loosen it back up.

Hope this helps you on the bushing issue, we know it is after the fact!

BCB

[Guest]

Thanks,BC…..I did check the fit before I drove them into the base and I used a rubber faced mallet to drive them in. Will try to loosen up a tad with a drill bit. I will use your suggested method to install in the future!!!!

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[dbasketman]

When you drill them out a little put a small amount of vaseline on the seatpost, as it will help prevent corrosion, and sticking ! D.

[clownshoes]

Hey and dont get pissed off and take a pipe wrench to the the pedastal……….like this guy I know did.C.O.D. Jr. III

 

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[oldtimer57]

Buy a small wooden dowel at Lowe’s/Home Depot. One that will fit in the hole with a bit of room to spare. Cut about 12″, then use a band saw to slice a slot in one end (make it look like an old fashioned tinker-toy stick if you know what that is.) Chuck this up in a variable speed drill, then take a good piece of emory cloth, cut a strip about 1-2″ wide, about the same length, and slide it into this slot. Wrap it around the dowel so that the rough side is out, insert this into the bushing and use the drill to spin it. This will open the thing up, while maintaining a smooth finish. Doesn’t take long. You can smooth it further by going to 400 grit or finer, but if you start with 400, expect to be a while. I’d likely start with 240.

Doing it like this, you can get the fit to be “just right” if you want it to have zero slop but not be impossible to turn the post to tighten/loosen it.

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[Bob La Londe]

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Hey and dont get pissed off and take a pipe wrench to the the pedastal……….like this guy I know did.

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You must know Dave. LOL.

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[clownshoes]

Nope it was me last year. I am not always known for being patient..C.O.D. Jr. III

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