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Aug 23, 2010 | 12:39 AM

cdkcorvette7

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Pilot Bearing Install Question

Hey Guys,

I've searched and haven't found a definitive answer to my question. I'm doing a clutch swap next weekend and I think I'm good to go except for one thing... Do I lubricate the new pilot bearing (OEM) before hammering that stubborn piece of S**T flush into place or do I leave it dry. If I'm supposed to lubricate it... with what exactly?

Thanks in advance.

Aug 23, 2010 | 01:06 AM

Dope

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I put a little lithium grease on mine *shrug*

Dope

Aug 23, 2010 | 01:57 AM

Bill Curlee

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if it were ME,,,,,,, I would HEAT the flywheel/crank with a torch /heat gun for removal and reinstall. That will aid in the process of removal and inatall.

BC

Aug 23, 2010 | 02:03 AM

00Corvette

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one of these is what I'll be using tomorrow to aid in the removal of my TT bearings and bushing bolts.

Donnie

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...ropane+Torches

edit: yo BC, disregard that PM..i got it going. AIG helped me out

Aug 23, 2010 | 02:10 AM

Bill Curlee

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Glad to help.

BC

Aug 23, 2010 | 02:32 AM

cdkcorvette7

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

if it were ME,,,,,,, I would HEAT the flywheel/crank with a torch /heat gun for removal and reinstall. That will aid in the process of removal and inatall.

BC

Bill... Don't you sleep? Thanks for advice, as usual I think I'll follow it. And thanks for the PM response to my electrical question. Maybe someday I'll find something about this car you don't know... (I hope not)

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Thanks for the link bro... I have a torch like that one, looks like it'll be getting some use...

Aug 23, 2010 | 02:39 AM

Bill Curlee

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[QUOTE=cdkcorvette7;1575094570]Bill... Don't you sleep? Thanks for advice, as usual I think I'll follow it. And thanks for the PM response to my electrical question. Maybe someday I'll find something about this car you don't know... (I hope not)

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