Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

[Clem Z.]

Re: to remove the bronze bushing just

keep the tap next to your supply of new bushings.

[Dennis C.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Thanks again guys - I thought I was pretty tricky using the grease method for bushing removal over the years (except for times when the I.D. had grown). The 5/8 tap info in itself was worth the question.

I was probably also guilty of putting some grease on the bushing - I mean, lets get real - you want to give that stupid little part every chance in the world to last forever.

Anyway, I'm a needle bearing type of guy now...

[Dan Tewell]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Joe, I too had the squeeling noise less than 500 miles after putting a new motor and clutch assembly in my 67. I checked for run out and found it to be .001 out of spec, so I replaced it with the roller bearing type. No more noise after 2,000 miles. I found from experience that the roller bearing one is more forgiving of mis alignment. The one I use is a Moroso #41100, so maybe it's different from the GM one.

[Joe L.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Dennis-----

Be careful! Eagle-eyed judges are on the lookout for these needle bearing type pilot bearings. These things are strictly non-original for any 55-93 Corvette. If detected, severe judging penalties will be assessed. 1994-03 Corvette owners don't have to worry, though, as these cars were originally fitted with the needle bearing type pilot bearing. Someday, when these cars become eligible for NCRS judging, these owners will be able to use the needle bearing type units without fear of losing judging points.

[Joe L.]

Re: to remove the bronze bushing just

clem-----

That's the problem; a lot of folks may not have a 5/8" tap in their tool box. They're not often needed on a passenger car (a Corvette doesn't have a single 5/8-11 or 5/8-18 fitting on it). I have a 5/8-11 tap, though. Why? Well, to remove pilot bushings, of course.

[Dennis C.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Joe - You're 1 single response has just renewed my faith in why I joined NCRS.
Thank you, thank you very much...

[Clem Z.]

Re: to remove the bronze bushing just

you can find them used at flea markets for a buck or two.

[John H.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Oh, Boy - hope they don't spot my ARP rod bolts, either

[John H.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

The Moroso bearing is the GM bearing in a Moroso blister-pack; same part

[Mike M.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

john: latest addition to the austute NCRS judges back pak is a modified endoscope common in a gastroenterologist's practice. with this boroscope type device, we judges can inspect the "bowels" of your vets internal components. we will also be offering discounted proctosigmoidoscopies on the judging field.God, if the judges use one on my cars, they will ban me from NCRS. regards, mike

[Patrick H.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Mike,

Don't think that the thought of using one of our practice's old scopes to look at a tank sticker or other items hasn't run through my mind...

I refuse, however, to be known as "Dr. Ben Dover" on the Judging Field.

Patrick

[Dennis C.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Forget your cars - if they used one of these scopes on you - they'd remove your bogus,restamped #14 membership number from the NCRS archives forever.

[Mike M.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

pat: would definitly advise against bending over in the presence of the 61-62 team leader whose Membership # is quantitativly similiar to the numerical length of his small bowels in millimeters. regards, mike

[Dennis C.]

Re: Pilot Bushing - Joe/Duke/et al

Thanks Guys... Forgive Mike #14 - he is a confused person...

[Clem Z.]

articulating borescope

i used those to check the condition of the pistons in race engines. i had my car stolen and my borescope went with it,but when i reported the car theft that was the first thing i told the cop i was concerned about the borescope not the car because the borescope was worth $4000 and the car was worth about $400. my insurance paid for the borescope because of what i told the cop. i guess they get suspicious when cars are stolen and the owner claims there was a $5000 fur coat on the back seat.