I'm stumped on this one .... that cone like shaped rubber stop that goes on rear cross member of frame ... differential bump stop ..I think its called .... How the heck do I put it back in the hole o No: o No: o No: is it like the egg in vinegar trick or something ...:grin: :grin:
Frank, they can be snarley. Try some light oil or a bit of white grease. I just went through this and found while pushing down hard and slightly turning at the same time worked for me.
I did a bit of grease ...and nothing ....thinking about heating it up o No: there has to be a trick to this ....I know it .... maybe lemon juice ....?:laugh: :laugh: or ear wax ....
You mean those pyramid shaped bumpers with the long rectangular slot you have to fit it into? BwaaHaHaHa!!!!!:bla: Yes there is a trick. The light oil on the rubber booby is part of the solution.:Smarty: The rocking side to side while pressing is part of the solution.:Smarty: HEAT is NOT part of the solution.:af: You may have to send me :dollar: :dollar: :dollar: :dollar: for this one Frank.
not the triangular ones the one in the center hump that hits the top end nose of rear end if ya bottom out .... it came out easy ...but the buick fairy came and made the hole smaller :laugh:
The cone shaped bumper should have a threaded rod that screws into the frame. Did you chase the threads on the frame after you painted? Should go right in.
no...I have no threaded nothing on mine ....just a plain nipple type thing that sticks out and is inserted in hole ....... just in case ...tonight I will check the hole and see if it has threads and buried with primer/paint .. who knows.... now I'm thinking I'm trying to jam the front upper control arm stop in there ... anything is possible ..I have parts all over:grin:
:spank: :spank: :spank: .... me thats what I'm trying to get in the rear ....:eek2: :eek2: thanks Bill ....me stupid ...I blame it on the weather change....
That's my quote from the other thread. This does happen when you are trying to do a project like this in restricting conditions. At this point in the resto it is easy to confuse parts or not be able to locate them at all even though you know you have them. Don't sweat it. It'll just make you crazier.:ball: The first few cars I restored were a collection of monumental mistakes. Every single part was labeled and stored in organizing bins like you should but I was too generic with the labeling. "Chassis hardware" is one that comes to mind. Think about it. You just finished that stage. It was confusing to say the least. This is when the assembly manual becomes the bible. Even though it does not show every single part, nut, or clip, it becomes the most important tool. Keep at it, take some breaks every so often, and it will be back together before you realize. Wait 'till you see how many extra pieces you will end up with!:laugh:
Wait till you spend 30 minutes walking around the shop looking for a certain tool or part and then realize you had it in your hand the whole time . Hate to admit how many times I have done that . Yeh a bit of a dumb a_ _
:laugh: thats when its time to sit down on a milk crate and light up a smoke.... and lately Ive been smoking much more...:laugh:
jeeez ....I just do that after installing one new bolt on any control arm ...and thats not including threading the nut on .... :TU: :TU:
