Pilot Bushing?
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Pilot Bushing?
Which pilot bushing do I need to use with my new engine? I did a search and found a plethera of threads, but noting definate as to what I need to use. I thought there would be a centerforce kit that came with all of this, but I guess not..
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Having used both oilite bronze and needle bearing bushings in the past, i used a GM bronze oilite bushing on my latest motor.
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When you buy a pilot bushing, take a magnet with you - if the bushing is magnetic, keep looking. GM #10125896, Federal-Mogul #PB-656-HD, and NAPA #BK-6151161 are known to be made of the correct Oilite bronze. 
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Picked this up from the GM dealer today.. part#10125896. This look correct? I assume the beveled side goes towards the engine? I was going to put it in the freezer overnight... any other tips to installing this thing?
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You could use a light coating of grease if you wish to help ease the pilot bushing in to the end of the crankshaft. Just do not put any grease in or around the bore of the bushing.
You can also put it in the freezer overnight to "contract" it. However, I have never needed to do this. But then again, I have always used OEM cranks, so the crankshaft bushing bores were pretty much "on the money".
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What about when other than stock transmissions are used?....... plus I have a non stock crank
I used a steel bushing from Keisler but I have not done enough driving on it to draw any conclusions one way or the other.
Doug
I used a steel bushing from Keisler but I have not done enough driving on it to draw any conclusions one way or the other.
Doug
