Source for speedi-sleeve?

[nola mike]

Trying to repair the upper driveshaft on my alpha 1, and am looking for a local source for a speedi-sleeve. Not sure what types of places would carry them in stock. Really want to be on the water this weekend. I've tried Grainger/Napa/advance/autozone etc, local machine shops, and a couple of bearing supply places, no luck. Any suggestions on who might carry these unicorns?

 

[nola mike]

Eh, I give up. Going with Amazon, doesn't look like we'll be on the water tomorrow. For anyone looking, many auto parts places can order them, but I haven't found anyone that stocks them, at least the size I'm looking for. Federal-Mogul makes a competitor, redi-sleeve, as does duralast. All of the dimensions and part #'s are the same among the 3.

 

[kenny nunez]

Did you check at any of the roller bearing stores or NAPA like I suggested in the pm ?

 

[kenny nunez]

Disregard the above post.
I find I’d hard to believe that you are having so much trouble in your area. I figured that in that part of the state there would have a better supply chain. It definitely looks like you really did try. Was the size that I had given correct?
Since this is a pretty common problem too bad that the after market suppliers have not started to carry them.

 

[nola mike]

Yeah, I checked everywhere I could think of. Lots of sources but nothing in stock. Checked the trw and skd sites and called all the local distributors. I thought that machine shops should carry them, but nope. I mic'd the shaft at 1.24 inches. Could have gone a bit small or a bit large. Ended up ordering one that has a range of 1.247 on the small end. Guessing the shaft is spec'd at 1.25, so this hopefully will fit the seal.

 

[kenny nunez]

When you get the sleeve it comes with a tool to install it but some come with a piece of aluminum tubing and some are closed on 1 end and not deep enough. A deep socket or a piece of pipe will work. Wrap some tape around the sleeve before installing to protect the polished surface.
I replaced quite a few gear sets from the oil draining down the shaft so you will be in good shape after it goes back together.

 

[achris]

Try these guys. Outlets country-wide... Usually have them on the shelf, or next day delivery...

http://covsparts.com.au/

Cheers,

Chris............

 

[nola mike]

Thanks Chris, but Australia isn't quite local for me. Though my wife and I were trying to visit for our anniversary this year, I'd need a better reason to get her on the plane.

 

[Scott06]

https://www.mcmaster.com/. Search shaft repair sleeves