Outer half shaft bolt fit question

[sdyck]

Almost done my suspension rebuild, but I'm halving problems fitting the 4 outer half shaft bolts. I bought new nuts and bolts and It seems they are a tapered or friction fit. I panted the flanges with por 15 and it may be causing problems as the bolts seem very tight.   If I file off the paint how hard should they be to drive in?

Thanks, 

Steve

 

[Zed Head]

They're about a zero tolerance fit.  So, yes, paint in the hole would be a problem.  But they should slide in, no pounding necessary.  

[sdyck]

Great thanks. Neither the new or the old wanted to go in. As I recall they did take a bit of work to get out but I attributed that to being in place for 40+ years. I will clean them up and see if I can get them to go in with out using my "persuader" 

[Mark Maras]

 I've used rifle barrel cleaning brushes mounted in a drill motor to clean those bolt holes. Many sizes to choose from and they're cheap.

[sweatybetty]

maybe try putting them in a freezer overnight before installing them

[sdyck]

23 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

 I've used rifle barrel cleaning brushes mounted in a drill motor to clean those bolt holes. Many sizes to choose from and they're cheap.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, a little filing with a fine round file and the barrel cleaning brushes did the trick.  Slid right in with only a little resistence.  Perfect, glad to have my Z back on her feet again!  Now I just need a friend to come over and help me bleed the brakes. Did it with the wife once and we didn't talk for a week

Edited September 14, 2016 by sdyck
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[Zed Head]

My "friend" in the past has been a broken shovel handle.  Loosen the bleeder, press the pedal down and wedge the handle against the seat back, tighten the bleeder, let the pedal back up.  Seems to work.

[Patcon]

Or you could get some speed bleeders...