Putting 4-speed in my 71 455,using ta flywheel,centerforce 11" with the centerforce# 43001 pilot bearing[not a bushing].The pilot drove in very hard,in fact still sticking out of the pilot hole about 1/4" because it seemed to stop going. Yes I am using a bushing driver and the bearing is in the right way. I have installed many clutches[stock and performance],but this is the hardest a pilot has ever gone in. Anyone with a similar experience?
Id stick with the bushing, I tried to install a bearing years ago same prob tried freezing bearing and heating crank,polishing hole and bearing with 180 paper still was a no go, threw bearing across the shop and installed bushing
Yep! go with a bushing. I had to turn my bushing down to fit as the crank hole is smaller than a chevy one it seems.
There is a good thread on the fitment on this Board. Do not use one you have to drive it as you described.
Here are a couple: http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?260627-Pilot-bushing-question&highlight=pilot+bearing+bushing http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.p...rom-auto-gear&highlight=pilot+bearing+bushing
Hi all, having my 350 rebuilt. How do I know if I have to replace the pilot bushing? Motor was rebuilt already at some point.... had factory 3 speed, now has Muncie M20.... thanks
2nd on the Dick Miller bearing. I was unable to get either a bushing or bearing in my 72 455 crank. The Dick Miller bearing locates where the torque converter snout would fit in an automatic car. It's thinner than a standard bushing/bearing and you will probably have to use a 1/4" spacer between the bell housing and the transmission. Measure carefully.