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Old 08-31-2011, 04:26 PM   #15
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Default Re: Pilot Bearing options

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Originally Posted by Mac VP View Post
Ordinarily we recommend a bushing too.....HOWEVER, if the main drive gear pilot (the front tip end that goes into the pilot bearing) is worn, a bushing can allow additional movement of the main drive gear. We're talking small amounts here, but the caged type roller bearing is not a precision fit in there. If the drive gear can move out of axial alignment, you could have a mild misalignment of the synchro teeth to the synchro sleeve as it shifts into high gear. Just food for thought.....
MAC did you mean to say caged type roller bearing or did you really mean to say caged type "ball" bearing?
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