Re: [Amc-list] 7 Main Bearing engine into 62 Classic

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I'd think you could get away with about 3/8" max on the spacer.
> That all depends on pilot length and clutch disc design.
> I have in my car a pilot bushing that is setup to stay rearward.
> I got a bushing that had the right internal dimension for the trans and a larger external dimension.
> I had the external turned in a lathe to form a lip about a 1/4" on one side. Then tapped it in till it seated against the lip. I used bearing loctite.


Ooh clever. What problem were you solving? Spacer plate or short trans 
shaft?


>    You can usually find pilots bearing of different diameters and lengths by scrounging from different years and makes.

If oyu can find an auto parts store with an old-fashioned Dorman parts 
selection, they have selections of pilot bearings by size.

There is also MSCdirect.com, industrial catalog (request a paper 
catalog: it's 3000 pages!!!!) they have oillite sintered bronze bushings 
by size...
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