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
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.
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 . p :TU:
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
