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| | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2014 Posts: 44 | I have a 51 3100 that I am anxious to get going. I was planning on putting in an Okie bushing while I have the propeller shaft separated from the transmission. However there does not seem to be any available.
There does not appear to be any play in the shaft so I am wondering if I even need an Okie. Can anyone tell me how to determine if the bushing needs to be replaced. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | If you have no play, the bushing is most likely good. If you have no leakage (front to rear, most likely), the seal is most likely good. People usually install an Okie bushing (when available) when they have one of the above problems/symptoms. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 | Read HERE under. Inspection1. Check clearance between propeller shaft and its bushing. Note: If this clearance exceeds .010" the bushing and oil seal should be replaced. The thing is the propeller shaft may be worn too. So replacing with the original bushing might not solve the clearance issue. With the Oike bushing, the propeller shaft will ride on a different unworn spot. Check out my Okie Bushing Photo Album Also check out C h e v r o L E E, for Bushing Dimensions. Vintage Auto Parts, Inc. might have Okie bushings in stock if you need one. They call them Driveshaft Bushings and Seal Assemblies | | | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2014 Posts: 44 | Exactly the info I needed! Thanks guys! | | |
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