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
Rod Ends
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Re: Rod Ends
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.
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Re: Rod Ends
Louie,
Thanks, I appreciate the reply! I still can't find any info on the Alinabals
Tom
Thanks, I appreciate the reply! I still can't find any info on the Alinabals
Tom
Re: Rod Ends
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
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
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
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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