Bad Idler bushing
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Mountain Pass
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Bad Idler bushing
Hi all,
The idler bushing on my 69 E100 is really bad. Does anyone know of a vendor? Also, any writeups? I'm feeling a little bit challenged mainly in finding one, but other stuff too. It looks to me that it might have some other parts that need replacing - maybe a seal or two? Anyway, if anyone could drop a few pearls of wisdom that would bolster my confidence.(video of the ugliness attached)
Thanks,
Scott
The idler bushing on my 69 E100 is really bad. Does anyone know of a vendor? Also, any writeups? I'm feeling a little bit challenged mainly in finding one, but other stuff too. It looks to me that it might have some other parts that need replacing - maybe a seal or two? Anyway, if anyone could drop a few pearls of wisdom that would bolster my confidence.(video of the ugliness attached)
Thanks,
Scott
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Take it off
Take it apart
Find a good machinist
You and about 4 thousand others would like to find a new one
They are out there in garages just not on Ebay yet
Keep looking and get yours fixed asap
Take it apart
Find a good machinist
You and about 4 thousand others would like to find a new one
They are out there in garages just not on Ebay yet
Keep looking and get yours fixed asap
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Mountain Pass
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Now I have a plan
Now that I've learned a thing or two about my idler arm debacle (thanks everyone for the advice and guidance) I think what I need to do is find a used one and either find a replacement bushing or get one made at a machine shop and repair the used one before removing the old one from my van. I don't really have a place where I can leave it disabled so it's best if I can just swap the repaired one in and be able to move it and park it on the street again within one day. If anyone has one kicking around could you let me know so I can buy it from you?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/364931492544
Description says fits E100. Do your research.
Sixto
07 E350 5.4 198K miles
Description says fits E100. Do your research.
Sixto
07 E350 5.4 198K miles
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