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Old 03-18-2014, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab View Post
I have a pair of alignments shafts I made years ago from 5/8" steel rod. thats .625in diameter and 10" long. Actual length doesn't matter the hole goes up into the body. It would depend on the bushing you use. I made them long to get the leverage.
If 5/8" fit's I can certainly use that. The book calls out .610 +0/-.002 if I recall correctly. Being .015 bigger in diameter, a 5/8" pin should theoretically get you closer off the bat (if it fits) but it makes me wonder why GM was so specific on the dimension if a 5/8" pin will fit.
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