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Old 12-28-2011, 10:21 PM
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Question Quick "O" Question

I'm restoring a '61 CCO and I've taken apart the rear axle turns out the axle bushings are gone, and the axles are really scored. Should I just leave it and get new bushings or spend some money and get everything fixed and put bearings in?. Basically my main question is have any of you run it to this problem (is it common) and what have you done in the past.
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Randy, we had the same problem with an Original that we are currently restoring and I understand this to be an issue with nearly every 'O' as the axles weren't greased often enough and from and engineering perspective, likely the bushing is under spec'd for the job. What we've done is scrapped the idea of replacing the bushings with OEM parts because the worn axle shafts would surely ruin the bushings in a timely fashion. We purchased inexpensive Oilite bushings from a local bearing/drive supplier measuring 1"ID x 1-1/8"OD x 2" long. The extra length will get you onto some axle shaft area that isn't worn out. If you're axle support bore is worn due to a complete lack of bushing (in our case, one side) you may want to consider installing the new bushing with a bit of light epoxy, JB Weld for example, to firm up the bushing fit a little. You should also drill a hole in the bushing that corresponds with the grease fitting so you can grease it. I've heard that grease negates the natural lubing effect of the oil impregnated bushing, but I feel you're farther ahead with the grease. Anyhow, there many be other fixes out there, but this is the route we chose as the bushings were only $2.83/ea, hence an inexpensive maintenance item down the road.
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