[cky3396]

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.

I’m going to add my 2 cents after completing this bushing replacement with engine in.

The bell crank itself came off pretty easily after cotter pin and ball joints disconnected. Without intact bushing on the trans side there is enough play to angle the thing off and avoid the suspension arm.

Cleaned everything up real nice with a scotch bright and brake clean where needed.

Now the order of operations…

Grease everything up nicely

Slip first bushing onto the pivot post by itself

Reattach throttle bar
Slide bell crank on without bushings

Tap bell crank into the first bushing with dead blow until fully seated

Tap second (outer) bushing in with block of wood to get it started into bell crank

Finish off bushing using a socket matching diameter of outer lip of bushing until fully seated

Reattach ball link and washer/cotter pin.


This was using plastic bushings.

Might help someone else out in future. No need to unscrew the pivot post from trans.