Thread: Watts link centre pin

So new pin didn’t solve the problem. Bush still moves around. Only thing to do is sleeve it. Annoying.

Originally Posted by ballbag

So new pin didn’t solve the problem. Bush still moves around. Only thing to do is sleeve it. Annoying.

If it's moving it means the bush isn't being clamped correctly by the nut and washer.

There is no way to muck that up. I’ve even added a washer to fill whatever for/aft gap is there.

The issue is the bush moves vertically and horizontally around the pin.

There’s about a 1mm clearance between the inner inner sleeve of the bush and the pin.

Genuine bush and pin? If aftermarket, are they both from the same mob?
I may have to do the same thing soon, hence the interest.

Originally Posted by ballbag

There is no way to muck that up. I’ve even added a washer to fill whatever for/aft gap is there.

The issue is the bush moves vertically and horizontally around the pin.

There’s about a 1mm clearance between the inner inner sleeve of the bush and the pin.

Yes but even if the gap was 0.01mm it would still rotate steel on steel instead of via the rubber bush. Something else is wrong with the bush inner tube length vs the pin. Perhaps there is supposed to be a washer on the diff side of the pin, I can't remember exactly how they're assembled myself, it's been a while since I worked on the back end of one.

Originally Posted by donh54

Genuine bush and pin? If aftermarket, are they both from the same mob?
I may have to do the same thing soon, hence the interest.

Genuine pin, OEM bush.

Working with supplier now to resolve the issue.

Will report back.

Originally Posted by ballbag

Genuine pin, OEM bush.

Working with supplier now to resolve the issue.

Will report back.

And the answer is...?

Hi mate. Item replaced with same under warranty. No differerence, still don't like it.