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| | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 | I did a search for this but only found discussion about finding a cushion replacement. Is there a source for the whole carrier bearing housing complete as a unit? I have a 1949 GMC 1 ton. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | If the GMC is the same as a 49 Chevy the answer is most likely no. The GM Parts book indicates that the prop shaft support bearing is the same for a 46 - 57 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. I was able to find all of the parts necessary to rebuild the one on my 54'Chevy 3/4 ton. If you find out they are the same and have difficulty finding the parts, pm me and I'll try to help. They may be other options but I do not know what they are.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | Also, the correct cushion looks to be available from www.americanclassic.com , ME-887 . They also have a comnplete unit supposedly for that year , CBD-11. I have no idea if it will work but I suppose you could call them and ask. It looks like you might have to make a spacer to get the right centerline distance from the hanger.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 | I'll check that out and thanks for the help. My truck rolled out of the garage under its own power for the first time yesterday. I'm so close to being on the road! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | I bought a generic modern style bearing assembly from Rock Auto and used a 1.5" box tube spacer between it and the frame.
Works like a charm.
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | Hey Chad, that's good information. Rebuilding that carrier bearing was expensive and difficult......I think the younger folks would call it a PITA.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 48 | I've been told that a drive-line shop in Springfield Mo has the cushion and the correct timpken bearing and will press it into the housing as well. I plan to make the trip up with my driveshaft and the old bearing and will let everyone know the part numbers/costs once completed. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | Hey, that's good information. Looking forward to reading the rest of the story.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: May 2017 Posts: 20 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2017 Posts: 20 | I have Drive_Line Vibration - so also looking at Center Carrier ..
Wondering about How it's Mounted - AS - one onMy Truck is Misaligned some .. | | |
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