Pilot Bearing hole?

[coalman]

Is it possible with the torqueflite access cover off, to check if your crank was drilled for a pilot bearing with an inspection mirror? Thanks

 

[halifaxhops]

Maybe with a bore scope.

 

[nm9stheham]

Since the pilot hole is smaller than the registration hole for the torque converter snout, and is inside of it, that seems like it would be impossible to see at all.

 

[AJ/FormS]

Well that would take a pretty fancy tool. Cuz after you unbolt the convertor and push it back, you will have maybe 3/8"'at most to see into a dark deep 90* hole.

So the bigger question is: do we think you 19xx crank is ready for a manual tranny? The answer to that can only be guessed at. It really depends on the year that your crank was manufactured, and maybe the engine it was destined for.

Example; if you had asked; "is my 1968, 340 crank, M/T friendly?" Answer;yes,the bushing may in fact already be in there.But as to your 1984 teener;probably not

 

[67Dart273]

Yeh. The thing is, even if the pilot hole "is there" it may not be deep enough and may not be large enough ID

 

[Daves69]

Just typing out loud here............

With the converter back maybe you could snake a small diameter spring, such as one used to rod out a coffee maker, into the bore to determine any real depth.

If your bent on seeing, and surely it will be dark in there, maybe a dental mirror and a mini flex light will do what you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steelman-10...-Flexible-Mini-Inspection-Light-/281341271477