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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 | I got an oakie bushing for my 1946 1/2 ton from Chev;s of the 40,s. Old front bushing removed, leaving rear bushing & old seal in place. When attempting to install the oakie bushing it goes in until the rear raised portion hits the machined step for the old front bushing. I know it is supposed to be a snug fit but several blows with a large hammer & wood block will not advance the bushing.
Any advice? anyone got specific dimensions on the oakie bushings? This is a Canadian truck - anyone know if there are different id's in the Canadian units? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | I had the same problem. I learned later that there are two sizes (Diameters). Do some searching around on Stovebolt or check some of the other suppliers. Call them and have them give you the OD's. I got mine part way in and then had to drive it out with a long pipe. It was a real pain. The pipe got stuck because the tube necks down inside. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 | According to 1929-57 Master parts catalog 1941-50 Outside dimension of the: SEAL, oil, torque tube is: 1 11/16" part # 3691457So, you would think that the Okie Bushing outer sleeve should be around that dimension. You could ask these guys Vintage Auto parts I think they make the Okie bushings in house. vapinc.comThis link has some insight also. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 | Thanks for the input. I got onto the manufacturer via Chev's of the 40's and verified the dimensions were correct. Turned the rear raised portion down by 0.01", froze the bushing, heated the case & it went in ok. Don;t think it will spin but I will drill & pin it like the original bushing to be safe. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I would like to know how you got it out. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 | I still had 4" sticking out when it jammed the first time. Clamped a bearing splitter behind the forward raised portion. The spitter was drilled & tapped for 3/8 bolts in each half. bolted a piece of angle iron to rhe two bolts, added a middle 3/8" bolt bearing on the drive shaft, tensioned it up and it came loose with a couple of hits on the splitter with a hammer. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 | Read step number four. Okie Bushing installation instructions Do to slight variations in the ID of the drive shaft housings (torque tube). I guess you kinda have to be a little lucky when your driving it home. | | |
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