I have my transmission out and tailshaft off. I have a new bushing, ATP part FB-12, which I test-installed tonight. I was surprised to find that I was easily able to drive the bushing into the extension housing using a soft-faced mallet. Once in place, I test-fit the yoke with a film of oil and it was quite snug, requiring some rotation and gentle pressure to get full insertion. This was still true after polishing with 1200 grit paper.

With the yoke inserted to its normal operating depth, it seems to rotate smoothly with little to no resistance; however, when I fully inserted the yoke past the normal depth, the bushing actually gripped the yoke tightly enough that it came out with the yoke when I worked it out of the housing.

I think that the bushing and yoke will wear in ok, but I’m concerned that perhaps the bushing doesn’t fit the extension housing as tightly as it should. Does it sound like this is the case?

1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive