[DeTomaso] (Was Pilot Bushing Won't Budge) - Now THAT'S Increddible!!

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks Jack.  There is a seal lip on the needle bearing assembly, so I don't
think any would get out and spin onto the clutch.  I'm sure the Oilite vs.
needle bearing debate is one that will go on as long as there are Panteras.
I did ask my ZF builder about them, and he gave the nod to the needle
bearings.
 
Mike Thomas

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From: JDeRyke at aol.com [mailto:JDeRyke at aol.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:34 PM
To: mbefthomas at comcast.net; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] (Was Pilot Bushing Won't Budge) - Now THAT'S
Increddible!!


I'd pack it with grease. The amount it can hold is very small which is yet
another reason I don't use needle bearings in that area. Oilite bushings
work as well, remove easier, are cheaper and never damage the input shaft
nose. FWIW- J DeRyke