pilot bushing install

[benno440]

anyone able to shed some light on the correct way to install the pilot bushing in the back of the crank.

it is a 440 stroker so brand new crank, 23 spine 4 speed

 

[440roadrunner]

First thing you need to figure out is if the crank is finished full size for a pilot and is DRILLED DEEP ENOUGH Some were not

Many guys nowadays are using the newer Jeep style which fits in the larger converter bore. You can get them either as a bushing of needle roller

 

[coloradodave]

I use the later larger OD bearing from a 2000 (+-) Dodge Ram. Best way for the bushing or bearing is to throw it in the freezer for a few hours and then tap it in with a plastic hammer or dowel/hammer.

 

[benno440]

well the one i have is the one that came with the brand new crank i bought, but it did not come installed so just trying to figure out how to get it in without damaging it.
i think coloradodave answered thanks for that

 

[RustyRatRod]

Is it a bronze type bushing or a bearing? If it's the bushing, Simply find a socket the same OD and used a small hammer and drive her home. Just remember, there's a bevel on one end of the ID of the bushing. That goes toward the flywheel.

 

[benno440]

bushing, i had to recheck but yes i did type bushing in original message, thought i must of said bearing as everyone keeps saying bearing,

is the bearing better? if i was to change to bearing would i have to get hole in crank machined out?

thanks rusty for the advice on getting it in.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I always prefer a bushing in that application. Opinions vary.

 

[coloradodave]

If you freeze the bushing, there's no pounding involved.................lol Science is a wonderful thing.