Where does the driveshaft bushing's groove go?

[Mark Nunn]

The Babbitt bushing in my torque tube has the grooves on the face for grease distribution. It does not have a longitudinal groove like the bronze bushing.

Where does the groove go in the torque tube assembly? I borrowed the photos below from Dan Treace's post from 2 weeks ago. They show the groove aligned with the grease cup.

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It there a consensus on the location?

[Humblej]

I would put the groove at the grease cup to aid grease distribution.

[DanTreace]

Every Ford old babbitt bushing pulled had the groove for grease. Align it with the grease cup hole on the torque and then be sure to drill the hole for the grease to get there via the dope cup or Zerk if used.

Old Ford babbitt, note groove on lower left leads to the hole drilled in it. Most times filled with old hard grease.

[Mark Nunn]

Dan, the Babbitt bushing in my torque tube must have been a relatively recent replacement with a non-Ford part. It does not have a groove and has a tighter fit on the driveshaft than the bronze replacement.

Thank you for your input and I apologise for not asking permission to repost your photos.

[Scott_Conger]

Mark

you gave credit to Dan for the photos. I think you did just fine and I doubt very much that Dan has any problem with his photos being used in a continuing educational format.

[DanTreace]

Mark

Thanks! You can post any photos you wish, once on the forum, free game.

Seems like your babbitt bushing may have been a 'spurious' part!