In the original and many aftermarket kicker covers, one kicker shaft bushing is pressed in from both the outside and another one from the inside, with the seal (a cork ring with a rectangular cross-section or a thin O-ring) placed between them. BAKER has simplified and thus improved the design in its kicker covers. There is a 2” long bronze bushing, with the seal sitting on the outside under the thrust washer. This ensures that the bushing is lubricated along its entire length, whereas in the original setup the outer bushing always suffers from a lack of oil.