Hey, great news! congrats. Wish mine had been like that.
But, why not just put it back together and keep on trucking? There is no reason to convert to bearing shells if you don't need new bearings. Drive it a 100,000 miles, and then convert. Babbited bearings are very robust, plus they are adjustable. Just my opinion, of course.
Kurt
Last edited by Kurt_51carryall; 06/15/2012 12:48 AM.