dumb ? on pilot bushing/bearing

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05-15-2010, 06:50 PM

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dumb ? on pilot bushing/bearing

i have to install a pilot bushing in a 5.3 im putting in my camaro which direction does a new one go in can someone please help maybe a pic you can pm or post i really appriciate it thanks Jordan

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05-15-2010, 09:03 PM

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Usually, one end is chamfered for the tranny input shaft to better align. The NON chamfered end of the bushing goes into the crank.

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05-16-2010, 02:11 AM

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i just did this tonight. the solid side faces toward you and the side where you can see the needle bearings face toward the front of the car.

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05-16-2010, 02:03 PM

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thanks alot guys

hey thanks a ton just put it in and now motor trans going in and turbo time will start

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