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Odd question on removing pilot bushing |
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Posted: Jul/31/2015 at 1:39pm |
OK, just so happens my crank is laying about in view and I had a thought.
Since I will have the 390 crank flange redrilled to fit a Th400 bushing, is it a problem to just leave the bushing in and have the machining done as is, or should I take care of it while it sits sleeping. Ha! If I have to remove it, will the grease method work on the small diameter pilot, or heat the wee bugger and pull em out by his nose hairs?
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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pvb003
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I find the best way to take them out is to tap/thread them and then by putting a bolt in and then tightening the bolt, it will just pop out, regards Pete
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pvb 1968 AMX, 69 SC/Rambler, 1 owner 1987 Monte Carlo SS, Pro Street 85 GMC Pickup BBC
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Thanks... Seems easy enough, and no heating needed.
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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shelbycoleman
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I would remove it with the grease method. Keep in mind if you went from a stick to a automatic, you will need to change the balancer as well. Shelby
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bikerfox
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You can "borrow" pilot bushing removal tools from places like autozone, for free.
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1969 Rebel SST (1970-1987)
1968 AMX (2005-2011) 1969 SC/Rambler (2011-2019) 1970 Javelin (2019 to ?)"Jane" |
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6PakBee
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X2, if you have a good pilot I've found that works the best for me. If you don't....well then it's just a mess! |
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Roger Gazur
1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
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snyder
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