Clutch issues. Can't put gear in while engine running

BTW, I have used pilot bearings in cranks. I always carried a spare in the pit truck in rallies as the grease can dry out in hard hot racing. This may not be much of a factor here so YMMV.

If a bushing gets dry and wears, the oil in the Oilite bronze bushing will come into play. So I kinda like bushing.