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| | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | does anyone know where to get bushings, and/or what is the prescribed method for removing the old ones. I have a couple of ideas, but it if there is some actual time proven method I wouldn't argue with that.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | What bushings are you asking about?
216/235's do not have bushings in the housing for the shaft originally.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | the one I have apart has a bronze bushing in the upper half, but the top where the distributor shaft rides is worn. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | If the shaft is worn it needs to be replaced. It can not be turned down as the shaft OD also needs to fit the pilot hole in the oil pump.
Rebuilders must have a supply of bushings but you may need to make your own.
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