driveshaft center bearing

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I keep an extra housing on hand, and purchase any that I see available from 
swap meets if they are reasonable. I currently have one good one as a spare for 
all of my Imperials (as long as they are the same). The bearing is easy to get, 
but the rubber in the housing will eventually come apart allowing the drive 
shaft to bang on the floor under acceleration. I believe that the housing can 
be refurbished, and that you could most likely purchase a used one from Bob 
Hoffmeister at Imperial Heaven. I also believe that they are the same for many 
years.

The bearing itself went bad on my parents '60 when it was two years old. It 
made a loud squeeling noise and was easily repaired. I just had the one in  my 
'63 replaced last summer. The housing had gone bad, and I fortunately found a 
new one at a swap meet for $70.00 a couple of years ago. I don't know the name 
of a resource for repairing the old housing, but I bet that there is a 
reference to it in the website for the club.

Replacing the center bearing assembly is a snap. 

Paul

In a message dated 12/14/2003 11:57:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
vexnerfinfan@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> Hello Imperialists!
>  
> Does anyone know of a good source to replace/repair the center support 
>bearing assy for the driveshaft on a 60 Crown?   Mine isn't bad yet, but I 
>would like to be prepared in case I need to replace it in 
>future........downtime on my Imperial is like not having food in the 
>fridge....(and I can live 
> easier with the latter!!).
>  
> Thank you!
> Chris
> 60 Crown 4dr Sedan
> 57 Plymouth
> 57 Dodge
>  
> 
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