*Back on the road* 6.0L LSX/T56 swap in 1991 Z28 convertible
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From: Gobles, Michigan
Car: 92 Ttop Z28
Engine: Cammed 6.0
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Built 10 bolt-3.90s w/ PBR discs
Re: *Back on the road* 6.0L LSX/T56 swap in 1991 Z28 convertible
I don't have the part number handy, but its a power built brand piece. Paid 38 for mine at advance auto parts
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From: Nashville, TN
Car: 1988 Camaro Iroc-Z Convertible
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 with 4.10 Gears
Re: *Back on the road* 6.0L LSX/T56 swap in 1991 Z28 convertible
The one I borrowed from Advance Auto was labeled as a Powerbuilt 648619.
The one I bought was from Amazon and it was an Alltrade 648619.
They look the same, have the same part number, and appear to be made by the same company. After wasting so much time with the slide hammer puller, I was glad to have it.
The one I bought was from Amazon and it was an Alltrade 648619.
They look the same, have the same part number, and appear to be made by the same company. After wasting so much time with the slide hammer puller, I was glad to have it.
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Re: 6.0L T56 swap in 1991 Z28 convertible
hey bud that's a nice garage door !
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From: O'Fallon, MO
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: *Back on the road* 6.0L LSX/T56 swap in 1991 Z28 convertible
Not sure if you've gotten the pilot bearing out yet, but I used this puller and it came out easily.
I tried the slide hammer type tool from Auto Zone before that and had zero luck. About all I was able to do with that one was annihilate the old pilot bearing. Not saying others haven't been able to make it work though.
I tried the slide hammer type tool from Auto Zone before that and had zero luck. About all I was able to do with that one was annihilate the old pilot bearing. Not saying others haven't been able to make it work though.
I tried the puller shown in the picture also and it didn't have enough bite because the ends have more of a 45* angle than a sharp 90* angle on them.
Fear not though, I went back to AutoZone and got their slide hammer style puller again and forced it into the old bearing. It chewed up the inside of the old bearing but didn't matter since it was going in the trash anyways.
I haven't had a nice enough weekend to get the darn thing back together, I got as far as getting the clutch and bellhousing back in though and had to quit. There's snow in the forecast for this weekend of course...my luck.
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