61 driveline

[nounclejesse]

I have a 61 LeSabre 364. The Constant Velocity Joint in the middle of the driveshaft is worn out. Any idea where I can find a new(ish) one? Or what might fit in it's place? This has got three mechanic's in my area stumped. I don't really want to go the junkyard option.

KC

[DualQuad55]

I believe you are talking about the center support or the 'u-joints'.
Calling it a cv joint may confuse some parts stores. Have you tried NAPA, Kanter, or any Buick suppliers listed in the parts sections here?

I think the center support bearing is the same as Chevy those years but I am not certain.

[Airy Cat]

Try a guy named "Booster Dewey" at 503-238-8882. Oregon

[68 LeSabre 4dr]

I was lucky enough to find one from a guy in Fla. a couple of years ago for the 68 LeSabre . He only had the one. They are a hard piece to find . If you find someone who has them or a good source please advise .

Good Luck in your search also . :pp :TU:

[nounclejesse]

What is going bad is the "Constant Velocity Universal Joint" in the middle of the driveshaft. It looks like, to you, me and everyone else, like a universal joint. It was made by two companies, Saginaw and Spicer, for the 1961's. It was called a CV joint. I crawled under it, and I {{think--hope}} it is a Saginaw.

I am not a part of this company, I just want to mention their name in case anyone else has this same problem. Classicbuicks.com has everything to repair it.

The center support, from what I gather, is a bearing just ahead of that CV joint, along with it's support.

To "airy cat": who is "Booster Dewey"? Does he make parts for our cars? Does he have old stock? Thanks alot for helping out.

KC

[1LowLesabre]

Try NAPA, they go back to '37 on GM parts.