Shade tree mechanics, I need help please

[SuperChicken]

I've used feeler gauges to shim loose bushings in motorcycle forks. It seems to me that in your application, you could get a more accurate, and perhaps longer lasting, fix by using something of a specific thickness to shim up the bearing. Just size it out, do the math, and use the right feeler gauge blade. Just a thought...

[Init2winit]

I've used feeler gauges to shim loose bushings in motorcycle forks. It seems to me that in your application, you could get a more accurate, and perhaps longer lasting, fix by using something of a specific thickness to shim up the bearing. Just size it out, do the math, and use the right feeler gauge blade. Just a thought...

When a bearing spins, the journal isn't round anymore, it gets egg shaped. There is really no good way of a temporary fix. I would just get an oversized bearing, some heavy weight oil, some lucas, and park it till someone wants to buy the car.