[SilverDuck]

I have a Comet 30 converter on my Yerf 3002. The driver clutch started making a horrible noise, which I think I've isolated to a brass bushing deep between the two walls of the pulleys. As far as I can tell, the bushing's duty is to keep the clutch from squeezing to close together, and possibly throwing the belt.

1.) Do I have the right idea as to the purpose of this bushing?

2.) Do I need to have it in there?

3.) Can I get a bushing without buying a new driver clutch? If so, where?

Thanks!