Hey guys,

I have a early (63-64) Morris 850, Im in the process of restoring the car and Im rebuilding the radius arms. I have the radius arm rebuild kit (bearing, brass bush, plastic sleeve) and I've removed the bearing and bush, BUT there is no plastic sleeve, I've tried to use a flat head screw driver on the edges and its not breaking/cracking like plastic should, its metal!..... any ideas? thanks in advance.

Original sleeve is steel. Keep them, the plastic sleeve in the kits is rubbish.
They can crack, then the whole arm casting fills with grease.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

thanks for the quick reply. I've damaged the edge of the sleeve on both sides (with the flat head screwdriver) as i was trying to remove it. would it damage the replacement shaft? what should i do?

Just panel beat it back as best as possible, won't worry the shaft.

Shaft is hardened.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

sweet... was a tad worried for a moment. I'll keep the original sleeves (after i tidy them up). Thanks guys!