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Old 02-20-2024, 09:04 PM   #11
Yamariv
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Re: 250L6 to 71 350 - Can I use the 250L6 Pressure plate setup on the 350?

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Originally Posted by Accelo View Post
Don't forget you will need to install a pilot bushing into the crankshaft.
All the crankshafts had the hole to install one but only the manual transmission vehicles had the pilot bearing/bushing installed.
Don't confuse what is sometimes called a "pilot bearing" with an actual roller bearing. They were sintered bronze bushings from the factory.
Lots of people interchange the two terms:
"pilot bearing" & "pilot bushing."
Great point, thank you!
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