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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 08:16 PM

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Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

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Posted By BodhiBenz1987

I think its job is just what the name is ......

I think its job is just what the name is ... centering the driveshaft on the flange. I'd think the flex disc would do a pretty good job of that alone but since the discs do have some amount of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 07:05 PM

Replies: 99

Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

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Posted By BodhiBenz1987

Glad you got it out! It's probably not a matter...

Glad you got it out! It's probably not a matter of strength but simply having the right leverage and force, which isn't easy without the right shop setup and tools.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 01:50 PM

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Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

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Posted By BodhiBenz1987

Just an advance tip for once you get it out and...

Just an advance tip for once you get it out and go to put the new one in: Make sure you tap it in straight. Putting the shaft in a vice and using a flat block of wood tapped on by hammer to drive the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 02:12 AM

Replies: 99

Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

Views: 9,082

Posted By BodhiBenz1987

Believe me, I had that exact feeling when I went...

Believe me, I had that exact feeling when I went through it. I was so mad at myself for trying to replace it when it wasn't even really damaged, just infuriated. Even though mine could go back on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 01:49 AM

Replies: 99

Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

Views: 9,082

Posted By BodhiBenz1987

IIRC you wouldn't be able to press it inward...

IIRC you wouldn't be able to press it inward since there's a "ledge" in there to stop it. Though I may be remembering wrong.
Machine shop is a good idea though. I may do that next time I pull my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2015, 01:43 AM

Replies: 99

Replacing flex discs - What do I need?

Views: 9,082

Posted By BodhiBenz1987

I feel your pain, as the above thread was mine....

I feel your pain, as the above thread was mine. And 44,000 miles later my front driveshaft centering bushing still has a hole drilled through it. For whatever it's worth, it doesn't cause any...

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