On Sun, 8 Jun 2003 mostd@juno.com wrote:

> If the pilot bearing is seized, would I still be able to start the engine
> with the gear shift in neutral and just let it idle?

Yes.  The pilot bearing is what lets the transmission input shaft and the
engine crankshaft rotate seperately when the clutch is disengaged.  If
it's seized, it makes things act like your clutch is always engaged.
Happened to me once on a '75 bus.  It had been growling with the clutch in
for a couple weeks before.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si