3B , you've been a great help. The "felt" part number was described as 'Felt, pinion", the description lists a shaft size of 2.500", and outer diameter of 3.438" and a width of .313". I noticed the OD is smaller than the "seal" OD which is 3.486" but assumed that it gets compressed and probably acts as a means to keep out dirt, etc.... does this sound right to you? Last question, I hope.

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