[Dan Case]

Originally Posted by MAStuart

Dan the thick disk (flat washer) was what I originally thought. I was told by someone that had some of the original pins. They thought the washers were something special. They also said that they did not have any or know what they looked like.

So I assume the washer tightens tight to the shoulder of the pin. The length of the shoulder controls how much the metalastik bush is compressed. This is where the numbers did not add up. This is why I also thought the washer had a special shape.

Mark

It was a purpose made retainer and not a standard flat washer. Yes, when you tighten the nut this part captures the steel sleeves inside the bushings.