dodgermike Posted June 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 23, 2012 Should a new pilot bushing fit completely inside the fly wheel? I just installed one and it went in about 7/8ths of the way,,,any help is appreciated...thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted June 23, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 23, 2012 The outside edge of the bushing should be flush with the inside edge of the bevel that is cut in the crank opening: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted June 23, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 23, 2012 I had one that was too big to go in as far as it should. I had to break it out with a chisel, get a different brand and try again. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgermike Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted June 23, 2012 thanks I appreciate the help,,,I knew I could count on the club! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgermike Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted June 23, 2012 was it too big length wise?... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgermike Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 23, 2012 was it too big length wise? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Nelson Posted June 24, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 24, 2012 It may be that your flywheel has been milled too many times. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted June 24, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 24, 2012 It may be that your flywheel has been milled too many times.The pilot bearing goes into the crankshaft and has nothing to do with the flywheel. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgermike Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted June 24, 2012 yeah using the "flywheel" term was my bad,,,,I know the pilot bushing is inserted into the crankshaft... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
olzed Posted June 24, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 24, 2012 If it's too long grind some off. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted June 24, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 24, 2012 was it too big length wise?...The diameter was too big. Probably just a plus tolerance in a minus hole. I just mentioned it as an example, sometimes things just don't fit. The second one tapped right in to the proper depth. By the way, the depth is important but it's not super-critical, it doesn't have to be perfect. The end of the mainshaft extends through the bushing, so a mm either way wouldn't matter. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sigarto Posted June 24, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 24, 2012 Put mine in the freezer for a few hours, went in pretty easy. First time I ever installed a clutch, flywheel combo. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/43614-pilot-bushing-72-z/#findComment-393912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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