Hi David:
I just did the job on my BJ8 last week. After drilling out the rivets the
bearing came right out and the new one slipped right in without a press
needed. I went to the local hardware store and got the appropriate sized
pop rivets, 3/16" diam. X 1/2" length to reassemble. (not original style but
work fine) I checked the rear bushing while I had it apart and it mic'd out
to the same ID as the replacement one I had ordered, so I left it alone.
Everything seems to be working great now and much quieter. It's not a
difficult job. Good luck with yours.
John O'Brien
'61 Bugeye
'65 BJ8
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