re: Removing Spider (105) bushings

["Giller,Bruce C." <bgiller@domain.elided>]

Jon,
	I've pressed the fore and aft suspension bushings from my Spider and
GTV using a 5" bench vise.  I did have to use my patented 3' extension
(3' of iron pipe) to achieve these results.  Of course, a hydraulic
press would be much nicer than a bench vise.

	You need a bit of clearance between the jaws to accomodate all the bits
that you use.  I wonder if any of the arbor presses will have the
appropriate clearances.  I can get around 5" - 6" on my bench vise and
some times that isn't enough depending on the length of the 1/2" drive
sockets I use as drifts.

	Once my 'storage' shed (16' x 14') is finished, I'm getting a 12 ton
HF&S hydraulic press to put in there just for these occasions.  Might
not get used to often but will be greatly appreciated when it is.

	Bruce

	'73 GTV
	'86 Spider

> Would a medium to large arbor press (believe that's what they are 
> called, the arm operated type) be sufficent to press out the suspension 
> bushings on my Spider?  On average I mean. I can imagine that it could 
> be a matter of how much rust or how much my arms look like Popeye's.. 
> between success and failure.
> 
> Trying to get an idea of just what level of tool is appropriate here.. 
> something like the 12 ton Harbor freight frame press, or something 
> smaller and cheaper?  Harbor does have a couple of little arbor presses 
> that they seemingly never advertize, but they might be too small for 
> some parts. (only about 4"-5" of working space)
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