loose pilot bushing

[nutz]

so my 70/71 198 thats in the shop truck the pilot bushing fell out
i just got my new clutch kit and the new bushing is loose
the clutch kit is for the 65 225 slant that the 3spd i'm using
just wondering if the newer engine may take a larger pilot bushing its only needs to be a couple of thousands larger to press in (have no idea of history of the engine) but when the trans came out bushing fell out
thanks

 

[Syleng1]

If by chance your pilot hole is worn out, either a machine shop can spin you up the correct size or there is a bearing you can buy that presses into the larger opening (nub on torque converter uses) with a live bearing.
Search feature should pull it up as it has been talked about before.

 

[nutz]

ok thanks was thinking someone drilled the crank too big its only a couple of thousands and a clean hole
,was hoping that newer cranks used larger bushings and the guy who swapped it into my truck didn't notice
would be easy enough to have a larger one cut down

 

[nutz]

was doing a search .....lots of stuff
interresting that 273s had 2 different size bushings ....

 

[townsend]

Can you give us the outside dimension of your bearing

 

[nutz]

Yes when I get to work

 

[nutz]

Bushing is .77id
.94 od
Hole in crank is .97
I was playing on ebay ...I couldn't get #s
But 68 and up was listening
Truck is a 67 / 11" clutch is from the 65 parts truck both were 225 slant 3 on the tree

 

[nutz]

Engine is a 71 198

 

[nutz]

Got another one ....too loose
Almost thinking to glue it in ...pc7

 

[Trad68]

Vintage/Antique Dodge Truck Clutch Kits - HR Clutch

Not sure, maybe these guys can help.

 

[townsend]

Believe all Chrysler manual transmissions from the 1950's thru the 1970's used the same bushing.
Chrysler part number is 53298 but it's outside diameter is .94
Have no idea why your crankshaft was bored to .97

 

[nutz]

Vintage/Antique Dodge Truck Clutch Kits - HR Clutch

Not sure, maybe these guys can help.

That's were i got the clutch from

 

[jos51700]

Can you use the roller bearing from the Magnum engines in that application? It goes in the pilot hole for the torque converter.

"Works on any Mopar engine / crankshaft, 318, 340, 360, 383, 400, 413, 426 (incl. Hemi), 440, and 1968-up 273. Pilots on the area normally used by auto trans torque converter. Easy, quick installation, no special tools or skills required. Detailed instructions included."

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[Trad68]

Engine Crank to Transmission Pilot Bushings

Another option maybe, unless you can turn a custom one.

 

[nutz]

Can you use the roller bearing from the Magnum engines in that application? It goes in the pilot hole for the torque converter.

"Works on any Mopar engine / crankshaft, 318, 340, 360, 383, 400, 413, 426 (incl. Hemi), 440, and 1968-up 273. Pilots on the area normally used by auto trans torque converter. Easy, quick installation, no special tools or skills required. Detailed instructions included."

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So it fits a slant ?
I like the idea of a roller
Ill order that tonight
If the bushing would stay in there don't think the .02 would mater
But think it might slide out
And if I glue it im afraid it might not center
So think I'll grease up the bushing then use the roller behind it

 

[nutz]

just ordered it .....

 

[Killer6]

So it fits a slant ?
I like the idea of a roller
Ill order that tonight
If the bushing would stay in there don't think the .02 would mater
But think it might slide out
And if I glue it im afraid it might not center
So think I'll grease up the bushing then use the roller behind it

Green Loctite Sleeve Retainer, use it & install trans w/o clutch, leave it set up overnight(just be sure not to use too much & get it on the I.D. or Input Shaft....lol). Better yet, yes, the '68 & up Slanty cranks take the same converter nose/hub as smallblocks. The Magnum roller will work fine.

 

[nutz]

was thinking pc7 locking the trans grease the input shaft spin the engine a couple of times without the clutch a couple of times to make sure its centered let it dry overnight

 

[jos51700]

just ordered it .....

I didn't catch this in time but that's Rick Ehrenberg. He WILL know if it fits your application. Just contact him through eBay and he'll let you know

 

[jeff alder]

Knurl your bushing OD pop it in and check the fit.

 

[nutz]

Knurl your bushing OD pop it in and check the fit.

that was my first thought

 

[jeff alder]

that was my first thought

or peen the crap out of it...LOL Either way it might grow to a snug fit. A good knurl would center it better. Goodluck Nutz

 

[nutz]

have the bearing coming ....will see how that fits

 

[nutz]

bearing worked great
hate the oil pan gasket ,added some extra sealant ...at least its an easy pan...on a lift