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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Red face Forgot pilot bushing
Installing a rebuilt 350 into a chevy 4x4 ,all back together.Exept the pilot bushing.Can it be drivin without one.or not.I guess tranny has to be dropped to install.ok I can feel the roar of laughter ,
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if its an automatci trans your all set
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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It can be driven but you won't like the noise and will probably damage the tranny shaft and the crank. Oh yeah.....
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If it's an auto he's all set and in the wrong forum.

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if its an automatci trans your all set
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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No its a 4 speed,
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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4 speed manual?

if its a manual i would not drive it with out the bushing, its there for a reason
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Not using the pilot bushing/ bearing will damage the internal"pocket" bearing in your trans - rather quickly too.
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I dropped the trany and installed the bushing,before anyone drove the truck.Thanks for the warning.
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