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Title: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: Dieselman966 on March 08, 2020, 08:33:04 AM

I have a 352 with an automatic now.  I don't remember if there is a spot for a piliot bearing on the crank if I want to put a manual behind the 352. 

Title: Re: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: 427HISS on March 08, 2020, 09:49:01 AM

Can you see the back of the block ? Others will have more expertise, but I assume all block have the provision for manuals.
My 428 does. I bought two for mine and did not like them, so we made one on the lathe.
Are you wanting a bearing or bushing ?

Title: Re: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: cjshaker on March 09, 2020, 06:49:05 AM

All cranks have the machined recess for a pilot bearing. There is no such thing as an "automatic" crank or a "manual" crank.

Title: Re: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: Heo on March 09, 2020, 07:28:35 AM

The "snouth" on the converter centers in the unbushed hole in the crank
just put a bushing in and you are ready to go

Title: Re: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: Dieselman966 on March 09, 2020, 11:18:38 AM

Thanks for the help guys. 

Title: Re: 352 pilot bearing
Post by: BattlestarGalactic on March 09, 2020, 08:21:24 PM

They also make a nice sealed roller bearing to use instead of the old bronze bushing.