New 1965 Norton Atlas Project

Norcoastal · Wednesday at 6:27 PM

I just picked up a new project. It’s a rusted roller but besides the drive train it’s all there.

It’s a complete basket case, but I’m having a blast. First step is disassembly.

Question, can someone help me with removing the swing arm bushings?

Triton Thrasher · Thursday at 2:18 AM

Why are you removing them?

Norcoastal · Thursday at 5:14 PM

It being a 60 year old rust bucket that’s been in the elements for decades, I just assume that the bushings are bad and while it’s completely apart, now would be the time to replace them.

Norcoastal · Thursday at 5:15 PM

I think I’m going to put the swing arm in the vise and use a hydraulic jack as a press and take them out.

That’s correct right?

Richard Tool · Thursday at 5:43 PM

Norcoastal said:
I think I’m going to put the swing arm in the vise and use a hydraulic jack as a press and take them out.

That’s correct right?

I needed an arbor press to remove mine

Norcoastal · Thursday at 6:50 PM

I’m sorta using the same principle but sketchier

Norcoastal · Saturday at 2:09 PM

I don’t think I can get them out myself. It’s going to take a press. I wonder where I can use a press?

Richard Tool · Saturday at 2:19 PM

You might try threaded rod - you will need to have a tube or plate on one end with an opening slightly greater than the I.D. Off the swingarm and another on the other end slightly less than the I. D.
Sockets may work . A press is the best though . A local machine shop or even auto repair business should be able to help you .

Norcoastal · Sunday at 10:02 AM

Yes I agree. You agree that they need replacing correct?

Richard Tool · Sunday at 12:57 PM

Norcoastal said:
Yes I agree. You agree that they need replacing correct?

Yes - There are supposed to be two silent block bushes- one at each outboard end - and a spacer tube between. My swing arm had three bushes and no tube . Thank goodness my buddy has a huge press with pneumatic impact function. I used it to drift out the bushes and also to straighten the swing arm which was bent - seat pan as well.

norton bob · 2025-03-17T02:07:19-0600

They do not wear enough to ever need replacing . Replacements are often wrongly sized . Dont do it.

Richard Tool · 2025-03-17T07:21:45-0600

norton bob said:
They do not wear enough to ever need replacing . Replacements are often wrongly sized . Dont do it.

In my case it was not wear I was concerned with but the physical condition of the rubber . Agreed that they are difficult to remove but in my case I am glad I did it because the rubber was a bit crumbly.
Regarding ill fitting replacement, I have not installed mine yet but I bought from Andover with confidence. Are there known problems with their replacements ?

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