Pilot Bushing!!!???

[kscontourkid]

anyone notice that a pilot bushing has to be removed from the crank??? i had to. it nearly destroyed the block. no damage was found but if we hadnt stopped when the transmission bound up bolting it to the engine probably would have split the case. anyone have comments on this? i never saw this in any reading ive done. will hopefully have picture later.

 

[TourEnvy]

Yes, there has been plenty of talk about either cutting it or removing it.

 

[BrApple]

yup the ATX needs a pilot bearing which needs to be removed for the mtx to be fitted ...

 

[Redlineracer12]

yup the ATX needs a pilot bearing which needs to be removed for the mtx to be fitted ...

And it's only at the top of every list of things to be done in prepping a 3L...

Luckily mine didn't even come with one so I didn't have to go through that extra effort

 

[TourEnvy]

Do you think it was removed or out of a MTX vehicle?

 

[Redlineracer12]

Do you think it was removed or out of a MTX vehicle?

Neither, it just never had one (it was brand new )

 

[Blackcoog]

anyone notice that a pilot bushing has to be removed from the crank??? i had to. it nearly destroyed the block. no damage was found but if we hadnt stopped when the transmission bound up bolting it to the engine probably would have split the case. anyone have comments on this? i never saw this in any reading ive done. will hopefully have picture later.

It's mentioned just about everywhere....

 

[TourEnvy]

Neither, it just never had one (it was brand new )

Lucky you!

 

[kscontourkid]

wow never saw it anywhere. oh well its out and the engine is in the car as of an hour ago! wont run till next week but its in and for anyone who is installing for the first time they go in a lot easier than they come out.

 

[OB1]

I know a guy that split his brand new Escape oilpan & broke an ear off of his TH trans before he found it. Thats what always makes me remember!

 

[98SVTC]

anyone notice that a pilot bushing has to be removed from the crank??? i had to. it nearly destroyed the block. no damage was found but if we hadnt stopped when the transmission bound up bolting it to the engine probably would have split the case. anyone have comments on this? i never saw this in any reading ive done. will hopefully have picture later.

Interesting. Usually a pilot bushing is required (and should be replaced as a precaution when changing out the clutch) for manual transmission cars. Maybe that's only for a rear drive setup. :shrug:
Karl