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| | | | Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 | I have a 1951 they 1/2 ton wanted to install a new Okie Bushing & Seal Assembly
I pulled out the bearing in the front and I see one way in the back about 7 inches.
Question do I leave the back one in place and can I install the new Okie Bushing with that back bearing.
Thanks John | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,838 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,838 | That's the original bushing you're seeing- - - - -the "Okie" bushing was an aftermarket replacement part that was driven in as a repair, and it displaced the one installed at the factory by pushing it back on the machined part of the driveshaft. Just install another one, and ignore the second one- - - -it's not doing anything but being along for the ride anyway.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 | So do I install the okie bushing or do I need to buy a new front bushing that I pulled out and install it.
John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,329 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,329 | What happens is the rear bushing that is in the tube farther back begins to leak as the seal is 60 years old is leather. On the few I took apart, the front bushing and rear seemed to be okay but if they run without oil then the bushings can be egg shaped and more leakage. Once the seal begins to leak then oil goes into the diff making the axle seals leak then gets onto the brake lining. The trans and u joint get starved of oil and begin to wear also. The oakie bushing replaces the two bushings and seal on the original setup. The front bushing comes out and the oakie bushing goes in and the rear bushing will be pushed back, like Jerry said. You only get one attempt, so measure the oakie and compare with the original bushing size as some need to be tweaked. Check that the yoke fits in the bushing also. 1951 should not have the dowel pin but check if there is one. Then it needs to be removed so the old bushing can move back if it needs to. To help with install, you can freeze the bushing and warm up the tube when pounding it in. Use a block of wood and grease up the splines and make sure they are not sharp. You may have to smooth them at the end so no damage to the seal is done. There are a few youtube videos you can look at on the net that will give you an idea of what you are up against. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 27 | Thanks for all the info and help installed the new okie bushing it went in smooth. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,329 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,329 | | | |
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