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Offline El sid

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Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« on: November 11, 2013, 09:25:58 PM »
Hi,I have a 1961 triumph 5ta and have fitted new swinging arm bushes  but there is a lot of sideways play where the spindle passes through the frame,were there bushes fitted in the frame itself ? I would appreciate any advice how to fix this problem.

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Re: Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2013, 10:37:18 PM »
shim the inside of the arm against the frame

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Re: Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2013, 11:37:35 PM »
Hi,I have tried shims but  there is still play in the swinging arm.

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Re: Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2013, 09:07:54 AM »
if your frame looks like this I don't remember there being any bushes in the frame , the pin is a fit as its not surposed to move (turn) the swing arm has bushes fitted both sides as this does move on the pin , a long thin bolt passes thro the centre and holds a cup either end to stop greese coming out , side to side movment is removed by shims between frame and swing arm . any other play is a sign of worn bushes , worn pin , frame snapped . if the pin is a lose fit in the frame you could fit bushes using a adjustable reamer , or get another front section

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Re: Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2013, 07:31:00 PM »
Hi,thanks for the reply,the pin is loose in the frame I will have to see If I can get it bushed.

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Re: Triumph 5ta swinging arm spindle worn frame
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2013, 10:29:08 PM »
call 01543373896 this person has frame sections , infact the most unit 350/500 parts I have ever seen