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Pilot bearing 2005 gto engine from 2006 trailblazer ss
So I just ordered my new ls7 clutch kit which included a new pilot bearing . This kit will be going on an engine i pulled from a 2006 trailblazer ss and is going in my 2005 gto (t56 m12 trans) trying to install dorman Part # 690-057 bearing . However when trying to install the new pilot bearing I was unsuccessful with the ‘ol hammer and socket method and damaged the front of the bearing beyond my comfort ! So now I have a question in my mind of if I wasn’t able to install it because it’s the wrong size possibly ? I froze the bearing 24 hours and also made sure to tap it in square before any hard blows with a hammer . Any help is super appreciated ! Don’t want to buy another bearing that’s the exact same just to damage it once more .
Can you mic a section of it that wasn’t damaged to get a size idea? Maybe wrong part in box?
I order specifically for a 06 gto which is the ls2 bearing , then I actually just tried with a ls1 bearing after reading some forums and people saying that’s what I needed , still didn’t work . Is the back of the crank different or something in trailblazers since they never had an option for manual ? Starting to get frustrated with it and I’ve already spent over $40 in bearings .
Looks like your pilot bushings are measuring between 27.8 and 27.9 mm, butt the way you're measuring it (not that you have much choice) will result in a too-large error. 27.8 is REAL close to 1-3/32" butt maybe .002" larger so that makes sense.
Not seeing anything wrong there.
Post up a pic of the crank, and one of the back side (where it hit the crank) of a bearing that you reefed on but it didn't go in, and maybe we can guess what's up.
I used to buy those bushings in boxes of 25 for about $8 - 9 a box... I think I still have a box laying around with a handful left in it. MY how times have changed. and not for the better.
Looks like your pilot bushings are measuring between 27.8 and 27.9 mm, butt the way you're measuring it (not that you have much choice) will result in a too-large error. 27.8 is REAL close to 1-3/32" butt maybe .002" larger so that makes sense.
Not seeing anything wrong there.
Post up a pic of the crank, and one of the back side (where it hit the crank) of a bearing that you reefed on but it didn't go in, and maybe we can guess what's up.
I used to buy those bushings in boxes of 25 for about $8 - 9 a box... I think I still have a box laying around with a handful left in it. MY how times have changed. and not for the better.
so after further inspection , looking in the back of my crank it seems the last owner gashed it trying to remove the old one or something . There was a little shard of metal sticking from the inside of the crank and off centering it when it went in . Took a little piece of 80 grit sandpaper and some wd 40 and went around it for about a minute and a half or so and it smoothed it out a good bit but still could feel it sticking up , went to a ice shop near me that had some dry ice pellets and put it to the outside of bearing for a bit and switched to a bigger hammer and BOOM it went in with a big sigh of relief . Its completely flush however I did scar the outer face of the bearing just a bit from trying to tap it in ( will this cause a problem ?) I’ll attach a pic also , it’s only the outer face where the socket went . Upset it took me a whole day and $45 to figure this out but happy I got it done finally and can install the rest of this kit !
I TR6060 swapped my 08 TBSS and used the larger pilot bearing. I think it came in my Monster Clutch kit but it's been a few years ago and I can't remember for sure.
I TR6060 swapped my 08 TBSS and used the larger pilot bearing. I think it came in my Monster Clutch kit but it's been a few years ago and I can't remember for sure.
interesting , as stated I’m going with ls7 clutch kit which from my research says to use the ls1 flywheel and pilot bearing and I got it pressed it finally also ^ so I think I’m gonna give this one a shot . Now my question is if damaged it going in . Picture of damage is above also also , didn’t think the socket would dent it up that bad and I still think it’s fine honestly but want y’all’s opinion .
[QUOTE=LsJay04;20552898]interesting , as stated I’m going with ls7 clutch kit which from my research says to use the ls1 flywheel and pilot bearing and I got it pressed it finally also ^ so I think I’m gonna give this one a shot . Now my question is if damaged it going in . Picture of damage is above also , didn’t think the socket would dent it up that bad and I still think it’s fine honestly since no needle bearings were touched or harmed but want y’all’s opinion before bolting up this clutch/pressure plate .
04-20-2024, 01:31 PM
Pilot bearing 2005 gto engine from 2006 trailblazer ss 
and not for the better.
