I have seen enough of these night mares that I took mine apart and packed them with grease. I wish I could find some threaded buddie bearing caps to replace the plastic caps with.
I have a set if 2.5 head gaskets .
1- Allison steering wheel trim switch
1- 2.5 temp sending unit
anyone interested let me know we can work out a low price.
Those eladders can not be tightened up when in the down position and they swing freely . I found one on a Phinex I am getting I will post a pic or two and I think they are a little cheaper too.