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3600 torque tube bushing #1256770 02/28/2018 1:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	I am in need of a replacement torque tube bushing for my '50 3600. None of the classic Chevy parts websites that I peruse carry them. Plenty of 'Okie' bushings for half tons though. Anyone have a line on one or know where I could find one? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gary

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1256778 02/28/2018 2:18 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore ' '54 3600 Shop Shark
'54 3600 Shop Shark ' Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore	What's the GM part # of the bushing ??? George '54 3600 1954 3600 A big help to many on the Bolt Now cruising in The Passing Lane

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1256796 02/28/2018 3:08 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Look in Group 5.451 Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing '54 3600 #1256835 02/28/2018 7:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	as near as I can tell, it should be 596907

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1256859 02/28/2018 10:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Wis J jorb Shop Shark
jorb Shop Shark J Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Wis	1937-1953, 3/4 ton Front Propeller Shaft Housing Bushing 1 9/16" ID, part # 596907 https://www.partsvoice.com NOS Friesens Chevrolet, Inc. SUTTON, NE 68979 402-773-5538 1 in stock Dan'S Obsolete Gm Parts Chinook, MT 59523 406-357-2615 6 in stock Collectors Auto Oroville Gm Blaine, WA 98230 800-414-4462 3 in stock Check this reply on your other POST Repair instructions HERE 1954 Chevrolet 3105 Deluxe Panel Truck w/Factory HYDRA-MATIC

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing jorb #1257107 03/02/2018 3:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	Thanks for the info Jorb. I was totally unaware of this particular parts search website. One phone call and I have the part on the way. Lots of excellent info and support on Stovebolt! Gary

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1257148 03/02/2018 9:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore ' '54 3600 Shop Shark
'54 3600 Shop Shark ' Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore	Gary , I could not find a PIC of GM # 596907 but........I found a few photos of an aftermarket bushing made by the Wohlert Corp. in Lansing, MI . Maybe you can post a few photos of the GM NOS bushing when you get it . see PICS https://s26.postimg.org/k53qs7dax/596907_a.jpg & https://s26.postimg.org/salsqdop5/596907_b.jpg & https://s26.postimg.org/8sr5ahp7d/596907_c.jpg The above bushings are for sale on ebay right now . Go to ebay & in the search box.......type......596907 George '54 3600 Last edited by '54 3600; 03/02/2018 9:21 PM. Reason: add 1954 3600 A big help to many on the Bolt Now cruising in The Passing Lane

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1257151 03/02/2018 9:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	A little useless information: Wohlert might have been one of the companies that made the original Okie Bushings for the torque-tubes (enclosed driveshafts). There was/is some disagreement as to who owned/owns the original/valid patent (National Machine Works, Oklahoma). Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing '54 3600 #1257192 03/03/2018 1:00 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 Nebraska P Paul's53chevy 'Bolter
Paul's53chevy 'Bolter P Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 Nebraska	Originally Posted by '54 3600 Gary , I could not find a PIC of GM # 596907 but........I found a few photos of an aftermarket bushing made by the Wohlert Corp. in Lansing, MI . Maybe you can post a few photos of the GM NOS bushing when you get it . see PICS https://s26.postimg.org/k53qs7dax/596907_a.jpg & https://s26.postimg.org/salsqdop5/596907_b.jpg & https://s26.postimg.org/8sr5ahp7d/596907_c.jpg The above bushings are for sale on ebay right now . Go to ebay & in the search box.......type......596907 George '54 3600 George, the photo you show in the first posting has the same part #, but the diagram on the box shows the inner diameter of 1 7/16. The parts manual Tim referenced lists it as being 1 9/16 Do you know why the same part number has two different diameters? I'd love to get one too, but the smaller size worries me unless there's a reason I'm just not picking up on. Thanks! '53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Paul's53chevy #1257210 03/03/2018 2:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore ' '54 3600 Shop Shark
'54 3600 Shop Shark ' Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore	Good Question ! I did not check on the size difference . I saw 596907 on ebay . Why would GM have two different sizes for the same part # ? I sure as heck don't know . Call one of the other parts sellers & get one of their GM NOS bushings & have them check the size . I'll leave the post right there . Maybe someone else can figure it out . I just went to ebay , I see the bushing is listed as: 2W - 596907 . Was there a GM part # like that ? I think NOT . I just sent the seller on ebay a question asking him to measure the bushing length . I'll post back if he answers me . Maybe the number on the box is worn ? Making the 9 look like a 7 ? George '54 3600 Last edited by '54 3600; 03/03/2018 3:28 AM. Reason: add 1954 3600 A big help to many on the Bolt Now cruising in The Passing Lane

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Paul's53chevy #1257224 03/03/2018 5:09 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Wis J jorb Shop Shark
jorb Shop Shark J Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Wis	I think 1 7/16" is the width or length of the bushing. The I.D. shows 1.602 to 1.603 picture 1 9/16" converts to 1.5625 1 39/64 converts to 1.6094 1 5/8" converts to 1.6250 The bushing in the picture is real close to the NOS 1 9/16" I.D. in the parts manual. I would buy the GM NOS part. Fraction Decimal chart 1954 Chevrolet 3105 Deluxe Panel Truck w/Factory HYDRA-MATIC

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing '54 3600 #1257248 03/03/2018 2:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	Thanks George, I think I found the ad you were referring to. Not sure where how the 2W comes into play, never seen a classic GM part with that prefix. Bought the box of 6 of these bushings (in the original box). I took a chance on them for about $5 a piece w/shipping. Should be here in a week or so. Once I confirm they are the correct bushings, I will have 5 extra if anyone else is in need of one. Will let you guys know whether or not they are the correct ones. Gary Last edited by Gary O; 03/03/2018 3:00 PM. Reason: Wrong description

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Paul's53chevy #1257272 03/03/2018 4:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore ' '54 3600 Shop Shark
'54 3600 Shop Shark ' Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 New Jersey Shore	Paul , I received an answer from the seller on ebay . Here's what he has to say about the measurements . Gary O. will sell you one of his spare bushings . https://s26.postimg.org/xg1pfqqqh/596907_d.jpg ebay message I received.......below: Hi George I just measured the inner diameter and it is 1 9/16. You're right, the LENGTH is 1 7/16th. Unfortunately it has sold to another buyer. Thanks for your interest. Cheers! -Shannon George '54 3600 Last edited by '54 3600; 03/03/2018 9:24 PM. Reason: add 1954 3600 A big help to many on the Bolt Now cruising in The Passing Lane

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1257387 03/04/2018 4:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 Nebraska P Paul's53chevy 'Bolter
Paul's53chevy 'Bolter P Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 Nebraska	Thanks for the info George. Gary, PM sent, read but no response. I'm not sure why but if you've got a minute I sure would appreciate a response. '53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1257500 03/05/2018 6:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	Sorry Paul, I replied Friday morning. Must not have gone thru will try again.

Re: 3600 torque tube bushing Gary O #1258434 03/12/2018 9:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi G Gary O New Guy
Gary O New Guy G Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 9 Oshkosh, Wi	OK everybody, I received the bushings and they are an identical match. Installed it this afternoon. If you need one, PM me for the details on the remaining bushings if interested. Thanks Gary Last edited by Tiny; 03/20/2018 3:59 PM.

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