Aligning Rod

[Penfold]

Is there a source of parts to repair the ends of the aligning rod? The bushings are cracked and broken open and the grease is exposed. Thanks

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Sadly no. The official way to fix that is to replace the rods.

Some people have used various methods to "fix" them.

If I were going to do it, I would burn out what's in them, and use pour-able urethane. Smooth-on makes a whole range of products:

Urethane Rubber

Polyurethane RTV mold rubber is economical, reproduces exceptional detail and is best suited for production casting of concrete, gypsum and wax.

www.smooth-on.com

Something with a Shore A of 60 to 90 depending on what they have in them now. Just have to get creative with cardboard, Popsicle sticks, and glue to keep the stuff in place till it cures. Not rocket science just messy. Might need to rig up a vacuum chamber to de-gass the solution if you want uniform results. Really not that complicated all things considered.

 

[Penfold]

Thank you General. It could be worse, but I was hoping for an off-the-shelf replacement part

 

[aw113sgte]

They are ball joints, you don't burn them out.
Midwest military offers a boot kit but it's sized wrong and completly worthless.

MTP drivetrain had 115 kits left when I ordered mine. Boot size is great but the clamps were just a little small so I had to use safety wire to secure them. These work on both the V-rod and the links. They aren't listed on the site but I emailed them and they were very helpful.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Ah excellent all you need is boots and grease.

OP said "bushing" thus my usual reply for unobtainium bushings.