Re: Pilot Bearing options
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Originally Posted by Mac VP
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.....
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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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