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Oakie Bushing Question #38127 10/02/06 09:20 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 71 denver, colorado allstate bob OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP allstate bob Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 71 denver, colorado	Hi guys, I know this sounds stupid, but when installing the okie bushing in a '54 3100, does the end with the oil seal go in first, or should it end up being flush with the end of the driveshaft tube. which means driving the larger opening end, in first? Thanks for the feedback. Bob allstate bob

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Re: Oakie Bushing Question #38128 10/02/06 09:47 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,178 Helena Mt glyn ChatMaster - 1,000
glyn ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,178 Helena Mt	The seal end goes in first, the bushing end has to be on the transmission end to suppor the ujoint yoke. The Oakie should be installed so that it is flush with the end of the torque tube. At least that is the way I did it.

Re: Oakie Bushing Question #38129 10/02/06 10:35 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 71 denver, colorado allstate bob OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP allstate bob Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 71 denver, colorado	Thanks Glyn....much appreciated! It's been about two years since I removed everything and the oakie bushing did not come with any detail info. Thanks for your help. Bob allstate bob

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