Steering Bellcrank Rebuild Qusetion?

The bellcrank on my 57 CJ5 is worn out. I have a NOS MOOG K173 rebuild kit but with the bronze bushing. I also have a spare bellcrank off a M38A1 with the frame bracket. The M38A1 frame bracket has a ledge that bellcrank seal rides on. Does the CJ5 bracket have the same ledge? I tested the bolt on bushing out on the M38A1 bracket and the slot on the new pivot bolt does not line up with the pinch bolt holes when the bushing is installed on the bolt. I have found a link that has talks about the rebuild kits with the bronze bushings but does not talk about the bracket.

Interesting Bell crank -need help

 

I believe the Bellcranks themselves can differ.

In my book, ¾", 7/8" and also 1-⅛" shafts are listed, and the civilian is shown as the largest.

 

This one isn't it has the same 7/8 shaft as the one in the kit. I just don't know if M38A1s use the same bracket as CJ5s?

 

I have both vehicles ('57 CJ and M38A1) but it may take a day or two before I can look.

 

Here is another thread talking about the bronze bushings?

Bellcrank woes

 

Well going by post number 8,9 and 10 there is no ridge on the bell crank mounting bracket for a seal on this 1956 CJ5.

1956 Jeep Willy's CJ5 restore

 

I had the same problem, three bell cranks, finally got one to work, I like the tapered bearing one that is offered now. I will get one when mine wears out.

 

Buy was there a lip for the seal to ride on like this one or is the bottom of the bracket smooth? I'm going to try and take mine off this afternoon.

 

I have done 2 of the tapered bearing set ups so far and have 2 more in the shop to do now.

 

On a CJ, the seal is narrow seats into the bellcrank itself.
The CJ bellcrank bracket is flat faced and not bored to accept the seal.

Here on eBay you can see the narrow CJ seal....
JEEP WILLYS CJ5 CJ6 JEEPSTER NOS BELLCRANK BEARING SEAL 645663 | eBay

Here you can see the much wider military seal..
Jeep Willys M38 M38A1 M170 15/16" Steering sector shaft seal 801816 | eBay

 

Ok I got the bell crank off this afternoon and the bracket is not notched. It was a real pain in the rear trying to get the clamp loosened up enough to get the bolt out. I also noticed the bolt that came with the MOOG kit is notched for the clamp bolt is that a weak link?