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05-24-2018, 01:50 PM

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Well, called several who advertise bushings but no one seems to be interested in a one off except for big bucks for set up etc. and big price break if 4 or more are ordered....wow...I can remount engine with side mounts like a car application and use car bellhousing and add trans crossmember I guess. Didn't expect I needed to open a machine shop just to fix this thing...lol! Anybody---got some add'l ideas??

Did you check with Mummert? Not sure if he can help but he has adapters & bellhousing mods.

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05-24-2018, 05:37 PM

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Do you know anyone with a lathe ?
That would be relatively easy for anyone with a lathe to machine up in no time .

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05-24-2018, 10:35 PM

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Been trying haven't found anyone locally yet.

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05-24-2018, 11:21 PM

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Been trying haven't found anyone locally yet.

Since the bushing is wallowed out already I would take it to a local machine shop and have them bore it with a boring bar to fit a needle bearing pilot bearing. And reinstall it. I bet you could get the whole job done for less than $50 including the bearing.

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05-25-2018, 06:59 AM

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That has possibility. ...thanks didn't think of that.

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05-25-2018, 12:01 PM

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That has possibility. ...thanks didn't think of that.

It might be your best choice since you'll be able to possibly use a much more available "correct" size pilot bearing!

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05-25-2018, 11:45 PM

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That has possibility. ...thanks didn't think of that.

Glad to help regardless let us know what your fix is so others can do the same if they end up in the same situation.

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05-26-2018, 06:40 AM

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Update.....I may have lucked up
Found a machine shop that says they will look at the old bushion and think they can make a new one. I might have a good solution after all!!

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05-26-2018, 11:33 PM

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Update.....I may have lucked up
Found a machine shop that says they will look at the old bushion and think they can make a new one. I might have a good solution after all!!

I would still opt for a needle bearing pilot bearing in the bushing.. It will last longer like ten times longer and can be replaced when worn out with out making a new bushing ..

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