tommyboy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So I've been installing a new engine & clutch on my car, hence all of the recent posts I've been making. Today I took out the old pilot bushing and replaced it with the new one. Well, when I went to put the aligning tool into it to line up the clutch disk, and it just barely won't fit , when it fit before I installed it. Do you guys think that it compressed a little when I put it in? If so, what can I do ? I'm thinking of taking my Dremel tool to the inside of it and slowly grind it down till it fits. Any help you guys can give would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 It could have crushed a little, what did you use to install it?? Also, if you're using a universal alignment tool the old one could have been decently worn and the tip your using is too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 It could have crushed a little, what did you use to install it?? Also, if you're using a universal alignment tool the old one could have been decently worn and the tip your using is too big. The book said to use an appropriate size socket or piece of tubing, so I used a socket that was the exact same size as the bushing. I slowly tapped it in to make sure not to screw the end up. The alignment tool was one made for the bushing and the clutch 'cause it was part of the kit from Exedy (clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bushing, and alignment tool). And like I said earlier, the bushing fit the tool before I installed it, and after I did, it doesn't. But just barely. So, Is the drive shaft supposed to fit into the bushing tight, or snug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopu Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 this happens with all nissan engines and is a real pain in the butt!! I have on several ocations reamed them out to a larger size like .626 or even a little larger but dont go to big. Ream it after its been installed or before but open it up a few thoughsands and it will help out quiite a bit during re-installation. trust me. peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Got it taken care of! I had to pull the engine and replace the pilot bushing. I took my time and got it in right this time. It just took a long ass time!!! Thankx for the help guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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