Pilot Bearing/Bushing

[ctcarguy]

I am replacing my clutch on a 65 Corvette 327 in my V8Vair and decided to change the pilot bearing. Centerforce sent a roller type which I am not comfortable with based on my research. I went to NAPA to buy a bushing but the only one they showed had an OD of 1.09 whereas the one I removed is 1.059. There is no way the new one will fit. I prefer not to have the bushing turned down if possible. I also noted the new bushing had steel in it. Anyone know where to find the correct bushing? ID .574, OD 1.06, Depth .765 OR should I go with the roller type?

Thanks
Larry

[Roger Boisjolie]

I just got a bronze one from O Riley's for about 10 bucks. I brought my magnet with me to check that it wasn't magnetic. 72 Chevy truck is what I asked for. I developed my own way of getting the old one out. I send a tap into it and keep going till it bottoms out and then it will jack the old one out as you keep turning the tap.

[ctcarguy]

Too bad there are no O'Reillys here. Is there a make and/or part number? Thanks

[ctcarguy]

Update: After ordering 3 different bushings that were spec'd 1.060 OD, I am still needing to have some machining done. First, I have identified why I have a problem. The engine came from a car with an automatic. Since Powerglide does not use a pilot bushing, there is usally nothing there. The crankshaft for a manual engine application uses a 1.09 OD. With that said I explored the Internet and found a Dorman bushing with a 1.060 OD per their technical sheet. When I received it, it has a 1.066 OD just like all of the others I tried. I am getting tired of the delay so I have decided to have the OD machined about .004. I really want to get the transmission back in so I can work on other things.

Also - I did some research and all of the bushings have steel in them. None of the suppliers show bronze in there books anymore.
Larry

[ctcarguy]

Done. Had to have the pilot bearing slightly machined but fit beautifully. Put the transmission back in yesterday. not an easy job even with 2 people. Dang that thing is heavy. Next is bolting the cross member, shafts and other rear suspension.