Pilot Bearings for Manual Transmision V-8

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  1. Timekeeper

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    Ok... The clutch is ready to go in and then we are droping the engine in. One pressing issue that I need your all expert knowledge/opinion of...

    I received the clutch from Lux... It came w/ 4 diff pilot bearings... 2 brass, 2 steel... I quickly eliminated the brass ones, the measurements are wrong... The steel ones have; one solid steel and one w/ bearings in it... Both fit the measurements... Suggestions? I can see valid points in using either one... solid steel may wear in time... bearings may go out in time...

    Additionally just out of curiosity, once I get the pilot bearing in... Can I ever get it out again? Thanks as always for everything! We are one small step from dropping the engine and hearing it run... Finding all the Z-Bar parts has been a challenge... But I actually found a real V-8 pivot... And I have to just say I so thankful for this forum! I look forward to your comments!
     
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    older cars had the bronze ones. I haven`t replaced one in years, not any help to help you decide, sorry
    To get one out, pack full with grease and insert pilot guide , smack with hammer to drive bearing/bushing out.
     
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    You can also pack it with a slice of bead instead of grease. Bread crums are easier to wash off your hands than grease. If it was me I'd stay away from a steel bearing. You want something softer than your input shaft. A pilot bearing is cheaper than a input shaft...and a lot easier to replace.
     
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    I run the roller bearings. Ford's put them in everything for about the past 25 years.
     
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    Best way to remove either a bearing or bushing is to pack the hole with ordinary bar soap. Once the hole is full, drive a punch as close to the size of the hole into it and the bearing will come right out. Grease works too, but is messy as hell. Bar soap is so much better to work with.
     
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    I always felt it was easier to replace the input shaft. With the pilot bearing your going to need to remove the entire bell housing, and pressure plate just to get to it. At least with an input shaft, you only have to drop the trans. The front input shaft comes out without having to even take the transmission apart. I can replace the input shaft and have the transmission back in before you even get the bellhousing off.

    great idea with the soap, never heard of that one before, I will have to try it
     
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