<VV> Re: clutch to worse

[Bill Meglen]

i did not! Sure looked like oilite bronze, and from reputable vendor  
(CU). Lon recognized the "symptoms" of tight fit. Replacement bushing  
was NOS GM.

I vaguely recollect the admonition of oil no grease, but mine was  
very light application.

If done again I will be guided by that...may even sacrifice a couple  
of chickens at an altar to avoid this problem.

I do wonder about the potential "draw down" between between diff and  
bell housing reducing shaft shoulder to bearing clearances? Not  
likely, but if there is a next time I will make sure bushing is less  
than flush with crank.

I welcome other ideas because I get nauseous thinking of it.

Bill


On Jun 16, 2007, at 10:52 PM, J R Read_HML wrote:

> Just a quick question...  Did you bring a magnet near the pilot  
> bushing to be sure it was non-ferrous before installation?
>
> Also a comment.... I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere (can't  
> cite) that only oil (no grease) should be used on the pilot bearing/ 
> bushing.
>
> Later, JR
>