I'm looking for a few NOS Ford babbit drive shaft bushings to keep around for rear axle rebuilds. I know bronze ones are available. I DON'T want to use bronze. Does anyone have some NOS Ford BABBIT bushings to sell? Please, send me am email if you have any.
Stephen
WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
I’m under the impression Babbitt drive shaft bushings were poured in place. I had two that appeared to be poured in place, as I found out while trying to remove them without any luck.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
No Joe - they were a separate item with it's own part number. Some if not all have a steel shell. I have a couple - I'll post a photo tomorrow.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
Steve,
Thnx for the info, I have had two torque tubes, that appear to be solid as doing one I broke the tool I bought to remove the bushing. So I assumed they must of been poured in the tube, I plan on heating with a torch and melt it out some day.
Who knows what was done on the ones I couldn’t get out, I guess I shouldn’t assume anything with these time machines.
Thnx for the info, I have had two torque tubes, that appear to be solid as doing one I broke the tool I bought to remove the bushing. So I assumed they must of been poured in the tube, I plan on heating with a torch and melt it out some day.
Who knows what was done on the ones I couldn’t get out, I guess I shouldn’t assume anything with these time machines.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
Depends on how many I have left - I have 4 T's & 1 TT (different part - no thrust flange) so I need to keep spares.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
Stephen: I'm curious why you prefer Babbitt, not wanting to create controversy, just curious? Thanks, jb
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
Went out this morning to check for extra babbitt bushings and found my shop had flooded. Hate when that happens. Sump pump got clogged. I don't have any extras, but ill post a picture of one.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
Thanks for posting the photo Kim ! Flooded ??? I didn't think it rained down your way !
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
It never used to rain, but now it rains and snows. Someone's thermostat is obviously not set correctly!
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
On the left coast we are being hit with a lot of rain & snow. Snow level down to 1000'.
First time blizzard warnings in the San Bernadino mountains. Mt Baldy getting 8' of snow. All the roads up are closed.
Possible ski season extending into June.
All at at time when the "experts" predicted a another dry season.
Global warming's a b!3ch.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
I lived in San Diego 1969-1971, usually rains in February. locals said it’s not rain, just morning dew !
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
To the top
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
My apologies - I'll count today !
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
I have one in my collection. Gotta ask, why would you want to use a 100 yr old Babbitt bushing?? Not arguing at all, just wondering if it’s actually better than a modern bushing.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
It's alot easier to ream & face with original tooling than the brass - IMO.
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Re: WTB: Ford Babbit Drive Shaft Bushing
I sent you an email Stephen regarding a NOS bushing.
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