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By now, most of the X-2 nozzles out there are pretty well shot out. This thread is a general what to do to get things tightened up again. Some of the sizing will be custom for your own "degree of current wear". Basically, you first need to clean up the 2 big holes on the nozzle, making them round and aligned with each other. (the steering pivot). In my case I used a 31/64" drill bit for this.
Now for the bushing. I use Delrin for the bushing material because it's a soft material that is self lubricating and wears quicker than the nozzle's fiberglass reinforced plastic. You don't want to make the bushing out of a material that will continue to wear away the nozzle (Delrin plastic stock comes in white or black).
Using a small lathe, turn down the piece of Delrin to match the O.D. of the drill bit used for re-sizing (31/64", this size might be different for your nozzle).
Drill a hole down the center of your round stock for the pivot bolt threads to go through, then counter bore another hole with a end mill to house the pivot bolt shoulder. Finally, part the piece you need off, leaving a little extra material for a shoulder/retainer.
The 2nd picture shows last years worn bushings and 2 new ones. This is what you are making to fix the sloppy steering.
Happy Steering!!
Now for the bushing. I use Delrin for the bushing material because it's a soft material that is self lubricating and wears quicker than the nozzle's fiberglass reinforced plastic. You don't want to make the bushing out of a material that will continue to wear away the nozzle (Delrin plastic stock comes in white or black).
Using a small lathe, turn down the piece of Delrin to match the O.D. of the drill bit used for re-sizing (31/64", this size might be different for your nozzle).
Drill a hole down the center of your round stock for the pivot bolt threads to go through, then counter bore another hole with a end mill to house the pivot bolt shoulder. Finally, part the piece you need off, leaving a little extra material for a shoulder/retainer.
The 2nd picture shows last years worn bushings and 2 new ones. This is what you are making to fix the sloppy steering.
Happy Steering!!
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