Date:         Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:37:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro Driveshaft help/input needed
Comments: To: Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com>
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Jay,

As Alistair mentioned 2 bushings (sleeve bearings) are required. I had a
bunch of them manufactured a few years back and I'm sure there's likely a
stray still roosting in my garage. I'll check tomorrow and pmail. The sleeve
bearing you ordered from Texas is also likely one of mine, as I sold 3 to
Simon. You'll find that the I.D. is slightly undersized to allow for a
slight clean-up of the shaft, but do some careful measuring. I've also had
good results using a brake cylinder hone if the I.D. needs increasing.

Angus


Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

birdworks@gmail.com


On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello most knowledgeable vanadudes.
>
> I am working on my 87 syncro westy again ( it always asks for
> something )
>
> anyways, I have the drive shaft out and all apart ( i marked it before
> disassembly )
>
> I have one new U-joint  and flex disk and I am waiting for another u-
> joint and a brass bushing that i ordered for a guy in texas ( think )
> Reinhardt Motors.
>
> So here is my situation. I would like to use new hardware. where can i
> get it?
>
> also anybody have an idea of how to RE&RE the bushing in the shaft? of
> the shaft... and also where to get another bushing? I thought there
> was only 1 bushing
>
>
> thanks
> in advance
> J
>