Europa TCST

[jbcollier]

Just add a washer.

[Gary t]

Not trying to start anything but a bushing is unlikely to be much easier than a custom bolt, you will need a lathe for either option.

[4129R]

If I were going to make one, I would get a 1/2" bolt, 2" long, turn down the end to 3/8" for 1/2" long at the end, cut a 3/8" UNF thread on the 1/2" end, and use a penny washer to make it wider at the top.

I would also smear the thread with copper-ease to stop it rusting in the chassis again. But the reaction lever is seldom removed, normally only the take the body off the chassis, or to change from LHD to RHD or vice-versa.

[Gary t]

That is (except for sizes) exactly what I did for the bolt at the bottom of the shifter. On that bolt it is important that the head is the correct size so the welded on anti rotation thing works.

[TurboFource]

Bought 2,flange bushings, washers and a grade 8 bolt (will shorten bushings and bolt so arm pivots on bushings.) Greased on assembly it will last quite awhile!

[Gary t]

Should work a treat. But some of us are always searching for an excuse to uncover the lathe.

[TurboFource]

Gary,
If I had a lathe I would do so!

[TurboFource]

Shortened bushings and bolts for emergency brake arm.

Disassembling front hub etc....

Cleaning more pieces...

[TurboFource]

Coolant lines cut and ready for welding.....:

[dakazman]

  Nice work turbo.
I may have said this before but remember to put new seals in the frame before installing the tubes.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Already done Dman!

[TurboFource]

Today's progress.....

Turned chassis into temporary work table.....

Then 

Going to weld tabs on heater tubes and then pop rivet them in place, also need to weld NPT weld bungs in place for heater hoses etc. on coolant tubes.

[BDA]

Excellent!!! Another step in your journey! 

[dakazman]

  Again nice work Turbo .   I hope this next step goes smoothly for you ,   Now for the fun part, getting them in.   

   dakazman

[GavinT]

Very pretty welds there, Turbo.