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Tom Stephens
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Rod Ends

Post by Tom Stephens » Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:43 pm

I am in the process of restoring an A-Bone. The 4 rod ends that came with the kart say "ALINABAL USA" and it looks like "PF-5". Does anyone know if those were the original rod ends?

Tom

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Re: Rod Ends

Post by louie figone » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:30 am

Tom, I have two 68 A-bone's and two 67 Chaparral's, all of the steering rod ends are marked PAT D HEIM F56-5C. You may want to check with Tom Smith, he knows the Rupp's better than anyone I know.

Louie

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Re: Rod Ends

Post by Tom Stephens » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:14 am

Louie,

Thanks, I appreciate the reply! I still can't find any info on the Alinabals :(

Tom

larry brown

Re: Rod Ends

Post by larry brown » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:12 am

Tom - Try calling 1 800 254-6763 or alinabal.com You can find a supplier near you.

Larry

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Re: Rod Ends

Post by Tom Stephens » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:58 am

Larry,

Thanks, that's nice of you to help!! I found out last week I can pick up Alinabal's (matching the ones I have) from Motion Industries which is not too far from us.

My question is not in obtaining the Alinabals, but wondering if I am doing the "proper" restoration by using them, over something else, for instance, like Louie has?

Tom

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Re: Rod Ends

Post by ted johnson » Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:55 pm

Tom, if Dart was anything like most of the rest of the vintage manufacturers, they bought from whoever had the best price at the time. Heim joints of a similar type, I.E.: steel ball/bronze race/ steel housing Etc. are generally made to follow the applicable Military Specification, and will be nearly the same as those following the same Mil-Spec from a different manufacturer. I've seen new karts with rear axle bearings from two different sources. As long as they are of the same type, I wouldn't sweat the source. Good luck. Ted

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Re: Rod Ends

Post by Tom Stephens » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:17 am

Ted,

Thanks, good info!

Tom

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