Mid-shaft carrier bearing needed for '61 LeSabre

Anyone know where to find a replacement? The rubber on mine has separated between the mount and the bearing. I've tried RockAuto and Cars, Inc., plus all the normal parts outlets. Also anyone know which other years will fit and whether one from another GM full size will work?

 

Try

www.Buickfarm.com or

www.oldbuickparts.com

 

I took my driveshaft to a local driveline shop. They rebuilt the whole thing, and were easily able to source a new bearing, and the rubber. I don't have any part numbers or anything, but maybe a local shop could help.

 

5.442 1482672 1961-1962; ALL W/SPICER, U-JOINT;FRONT,FRONT CENTER,REAR CENTER(#1389939) 15 $35.00 each
5.442 5671712 1961; ALL, U JOINT; REAR, SAGINAW 3 $45.00 each
5.443 1164173 1961-1968; ALL, RUBBER SEAL; DRIVESHAFT FRONT LOCKNUT 4 $5.00 each
5.445 1196101 1961-1970; ALL, O-RING SEAL; REAR AXLE PINION SHAFT 12 $4.00 each
5.445 1199095 1961-1962; ALL, SEAL; REAR AXLE PINION FRONT (#1189570) 7 $16.00 each
5.447 7450302 1961-1962; ALL, BEARING; REAR AXLE PINION, FRONT (#7451092) 3 $42.00 each
5.447 7451092 1961-1962 ALL, BEARING W/RACE; REAR AXLE PINION, FRONT (#7450302)

From the Buick Farm supra.

 

Thanks guys, this is looking up and here I thought it was hopeless! Appreciate all the good info and now I have my work cut out for me.

 

Not a valid email address, is it mr61buick@aol.com or perhaps mr_61_buick@aol.com?

 

Tried both sources, no listing for the center bearing. Thanks

 

By driveline shop are you referring to transmission repair or other? Not really familiar with that exact term. I'm not in a big city so perhaps that is why.

 

Here's the link to the shop that did the work; http://www.provenforce.com .

 

Try Steele Rubber Products--they can revulcanize your old part.
John

 

I went to their site, but it's not real clear on what you need to do. It looks like to me that they sell a new one or you can have your old one fixed, which doesn't make sense. I tried to call but they aren't in today. Does anyone know if they do sell new ones or do you have to send your old one in to be fixed?

 

Did you try Kanter?

http://www.kanter.com///productdeta...0&Vdr=&Itm=&MDv=1&MDpt=0&MSb=0&Cat=77&Prc=335

 

or Collectors?


http://www.collectorsautosupply.com/query.asp?make=Buick&year=61&section=DRIVESHAFT

 

Checked both, no listing, have not heard back from my parts inquiry yet from any of the places I asked. SteelRubber looks to be the most promising so far.

 

A refurb of your old one by Steele Rubber may be the only option.

 

I think so also. Thanks

 

Good news, I found the center support bracket and bearing I need and the parts have been ordered. Found both at oldbuickparts.com.

http://bit.ly/jNZGAq

http://bit.ly/iOM9mn

I was searching in the wrong place before as I was in the NOS parts. Went to the Buick store section and quickly found what I need. Ended up costing nearly $140 with shipping, but it's worth it to be able to drive my baby! Thanks Jim and everyone who replied! :beers2:

 

they do both

i ordered one for a 64 wildcat i sent my old one in as a core and they sent me a remanufactured one

scott