Should I replace this input shaft?
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Should I replace this input shaft?
This is the tip of the input shaft on my trans that I am rebuilding.
The tip is somewhat scored, is it still good or should it be replaced?
Circled in blue is the original machined surface, so it doesn't appear to be so badly scored to the point where the diameter is smaller.
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The tip is somewhat scored, is it still good or should it be replaced?
Circled in blue is the original machined surface, so it doesn't appear to be so badly scored to the point where the diameter is smaller.
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the pilot bearing with a good transmission is basically a neutral rolling surface but when the main shaft starts to wobble...it will quickly kill it and then the FU bearing will eat into the main shaft
pilot bushings are typically bronze and a softer metal than a bearing type.
point would be to address why there is wear on a pilot bushing/bearing
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If the input is wobbling, it's because the bearing already failed.
A unit disassembled only from the engine can have normal wobble in the input since the pilot bushing / bearing is an integral part of the input shaft assembly. It's not a neutral rolling service. Nor is lateral play at the pilot end of the input a valid measure of anything.
I put bronze in; if the customer insists on roller on a long style (93-06) input, I pay close attention to the depth it's installed into the crank.
A unit disassembled only from the engine can have normal wobble in the input since the pilot bushing / bearing is an integral part of the input shaft assembly. It's not a neutral rolling service. Nor is lateral play at the pilot end of the input a valid measure of anything.
I put bronze in; if the customer insists on roller on a long style (93-06) input, I pay close attention to the depth it's installed into the crank.
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Retip or replace. I would go back with a bearing though. Bushings are softer and will need to be replaced more frequently especially in higher torque or heavier vehicle applications where more force is applied to the bearing/bushing surface.
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Anytime the clutch is replaced for absolute sure. If you drive through a lot of water whether its standing from puddles on the street or whatever tends to wash the grease out of the bearing as well. I typically take a small dab of high temp grease and smear it into the bearing upon installation and anytime the trans is removed from the bellhousing. There is no real milage # to say as it will vary depending on conditions. I can tell you this, it will last longer than any bronze type bushing you will find on the market.