Hey all I'm havin a little trouble locating a new center support bearing assembly for my 64 Electra. I've been told by a driveline place that the one they have for a Riveira should work but I'm skeptical and they're not gonna let me ruturn it once it's opened. Any help would be great fella's. Thanks
You need a Powertrain Industries 3R80-10 Center Bearing Support for the repair. It is listed with a bearing I.D. of 1.575, and mounting holes at 1.50 center to center. CARS, Inc. out of New Jersey sells them for around $90. I lucked out in that my local driveshaft shop had the part in stock. Should you prefer to order the part from another vendor, contact Powertrain Industries for a dealer near you. Mine did not come with a bearing. You can reuse your old one if you like, but I purchased a new one from a local auto parts chain. It is BCA bearings X908CC, the same maker as the OEM bearing. It is around $60 as of 2006. Check out my full write-up on my website: http://www.1964buick.com On the left hand side, select "Driveshaft Center Bearing Support". Best of luck!
