input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
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input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
hi guys...i was talking to the guys(bodyman/mechanics) at work...and he was saying that it might or might not have the the hole in the block for the input shaft(for T5).. is there anyway to find out if my car has that...it is a curent(89'-LB9-700) combo...they said i could find out by reading the vin?.. please help thx
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Re: input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
Yes!...im not that good in the mechanical department lol
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Re: input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
If the car came with the 700R4 automatic (or any automatic for that matter) then no it will not have a pilot bearing or pilot bushing in the end of the crank. You will need to purchase one (pilot bearing is better since its roller bearings) and install it for use with a manual transmission.
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Re: input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
If the car came with the 700R4 automatic (or any automatic for that matter) then no it will not have a pilot bearing or pilot bushing in the end of the crank. You will need to purchase one (pilot bearing is better since its roller bearings) and install it for use with a manual transmission.
so what would i have to replace?...the crank itself?
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Re: input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
You should only need to buy the bearing/bushing and insert it into the end of the crankshaft. I had to do this when I dropped my 350 from an auto truck into my T-5 Camaro.
Kevin91Z, where can one go to get a roller pilot bearing? When I went to the local parts store I showed them the mangled one I pulled from the 305 and they had no idea they existed and sold me a pilot bushing that was listed in their parts book. It fit, but I figured the bearing would be better.
Kevin91Z, where can one go to get a roller pilot bearing? When I went to the local parts store I showed them the mangled one I pulled from the 305 and they had no idea they existed and sold me a pilot bushing that was listed in their parts book. It fit, but I figured the bearing would be better.
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Re: input shaft hole(for T-5) in (LB9)block?
Yes, all crankshafts have the hole, but only manual trans cars will have the pilot bushing in the end of the crank. You dont need to change the crank, just install a bushing or a bearing in there. I think I got a bearing from our local parts store, Parts Plus.
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