so I got a new bushing in today (along with some other little stuff, thanks 1977 for the quick shipping! and stickers too, running out of room on my toolbox lol). anyway, it also has noticeable play on a brand new wrist pin, and not much less than my old bush. the old bushing does have obvious heat/wear marks so I do plan on changing it, but going to try my stock jug which i got bored, cleaned up, honed, and matched to my case over these last few days.
I also have an idea for a home made bushing extractor tool made from a couple of appropriately sized pieces of pipe, a bolt, and some washers. I will do a little wiki write up if it goes well.
p.s. commando sorry to hijack your thread, got an update for us?