Lucille, let me know how it turns out. I based what I said on recent work I did on my 52. I had new stones on my cyl. hone and it would take forever. I think you will be surprised at how much has to be honed out unless the shaft is worn which I doubt as thats why they used softer bushings.
I froze mine in the house, walked about 25 feet and pushed it in with my palm. It wasn't easy but it went with my hand. I guess you could take the pedal bracket in the house if Pam would let you

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Chat later. Hope all is going well. I may go to the body man later h this week. If I can remember I'll give you a call.