Looking for a Pilot Bearing 79 Trans Am

[joe_padavano]

1 hour ago, TAKerry said:

I asked Scott for his input on the matter, for those unaware Butler is the premier Pontiac engine builder in the country. He said either a bushing or a bearing would be fine. I had been on a search for a bushing but ended up buying the bearing. We shall see.

This is correct. Oldsmobile similarly used a bearing from the factory, but replacements can be either bushing or bearing. Keep in mind that the only time the input shaft is turning at a different rate than the crank is when you have the clutch pressed in. That is a tiny fraction of the total time you are driving the car and either bearing or bushing will work fine.

[TAKerry]

2023-09-07_06-57-12 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

Part came in yesterday and it FITS!!!

 

Will continue in my build thread. 

Thanks for the help and the replys

Kerry

[Frank DuVal]

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