703 CAMAROSS

I'm hammering it in with a socket and it will not go in! It's starting to get marks in the metal from the socket. Is this normal?

Grimes

iTrader: (3)

it should go in pretty easy. try putting it in the freezer for a little bit and also lubing the pilot hole

703 CAMAROSS

It said install it dry, its a compstar crank, should I need a different pilot bearing from stock?

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

The first thing I would do is to verify this by calling the factory or customer support.

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

Just wanted to add...I tapped mine in with a block of wood, which covered the entire surface area of the bearing. It went in easily.
Previously, I tried a PVC fitting instead of a socket. Tapping it in with this method caused the bearing to deflect, keeping it from being driven directly to the crankshaft.

703 CAMAROSS

I got it in. Just took more hitting!