Installing Pilot Bearing

[darkz711]

Im currently in the middle of doing the conversion and i am finding that i can't get this bearing in. Its very very snug. Does anyone have any suggestions about gettting it in correctly. I wasted 3 hours of good working time tonight trying to go to various places for answers. Once i get this bearing in, i can do everything else. Please help, what kind of tool would be useful in doing this kind of install.

1995 Camaro Z28 by the way

[raroZ28]

Pilot bearing should be snug. You may have to beat it into the flywheel with a hammer. It shouldn't be loose. If it's loose, you might want to try some bearing bond to keep it in place (Had to do this on my Conquest because the pilot bearing hole in the flywheel was a little bored out and the pilot was very loose.

[TraceZ]

Pilot bearing should be snug. You may have to beat it into the flywheel with a hammer. It shouldn't be loose. If it's loose, you might want to try some bearing bond to keep it in place (Had to do this on my Conquest because the pilot bearing hole in the flywheel was a little bored out and the pilot was very loose.

I put a socket against mine for a spacer and beat it in with a BFH.

[DeWynter]

I used a brass rod to pound mine in so as not to chip or deform the pilot on mine.

[markd79ta]

I put a socket against mine for a spacer and beat it in with a BFH.

Just be careful...this is your crank your beating on. I use a deep impact socket with the box end on the bearing and hammer and tap it in...it takes awhile for it to completely seat. Don't try to seat it all at once. It is a pain; just be patient.

[DeWynter]

sorry didnt mean to imply I got the 20 # sledge to accomplish the task. Taking your time is good Skrewing up your crank bearings is badv

[Joe 1320]

Put the bearing in the freezer to make it a hair smaller, heat the area with either a heat lamp, gun or torch as a last resort. The bearing will be easier to install.