Did you check to see if it is stuck on the Tranny Input Shaft? I've never
heard what it sounds like not to have a pilot bearing in place, but I
imagine you would have heard it loud and clear.
Miguel

Miguel

On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 5:32 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> So, I am still working on this clutch job (was delayed by a particularly
> stubborn flywheel bolt) and I have a question about the pilot bearing.
>
> You see where the pilot bearing should be....well it is not. I have a
> replacement but I am concerned about cleaning that space out properly.
> There appears to be no real indication that the old one existed - no
> needles at all and when I place my finger int here I cannot feel where the
> the bearing ends at all.
>
> So even if it was that bad you would think I'd see something of the old
> one. Where did it go? I would think that at the very least the "race" of
> the old bearing was still there an needs to come out. I greatly appreciate
> any advice at all because this is new territory for me.
>
> As they say a picture is worth 1000 words:  *http://tinyurl.com/bmyp29p*
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>