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Old 02-04-2010, 05:10 PM   #1
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Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

I have an 88 350 block(1 piece rear main seal) and am just now going to start installing everything for my T5 swap. I already purchased the pilot roller bearing. Was this the correct one or did I need the bushing?? Also I have searched for this answer and was confused at what I found still. What side of the bearing faces the transmission?? Thanks again for all the help.
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Re: Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

You can use either. I like the roller.
the side that faces the trans will have a bit of a bevel to it and cover the roller a bit.. be careful putn together because you can push the roller out of its housing an into the back of the crank..
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Re: Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

If you have a choice, I'd go with a roller bearing. That's what they came with originally.
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Old 02-04-2010, 07:31 PM   #4
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Re: Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

Just so I get this right. This side pictured faces the transmission. Thanks for the help.
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Old 02-06-2010, 11:37 AM   #5
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Re: Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

So do you tap the bearing all the way into the back of the crank or just part of the way?
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Re: Pilot Bearing or Bushing for T5 Swap?

You want to knock it in flush with the crank hole .
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