Clutch Chatter

[SuperNovaSS]

Wax also works well. Also, make sure the pilot bushing is actually brass and not brass colored/plated steel.

Jason

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuperNovaSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wax also works well. Also, make sure the pilot bushing is actually brass and not brass colored/plated steel.

Jason </div></div>

Negative, Make sure it's an Oilite bushing. And do NOT grease it other than a <span style="text-decoration: underline">very</span> light coat on the input shaft. Too much grease will fill up the pores in the bushing and prevent the oil from doing it's job.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

If it doesn't say Oilite on the packaging you can leave it sit on a paper towel for a while and look for a dark ring where the oil wicked out.

[luzl78]

Verne, is it ok to use old nos Gm bushings or oillite? Do you have the part number for the oillite bushing for gm 65-72? Thanks. Jeff

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: luzl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Verne, is it ok to use old nos Gm bushings or oillite? Do you have the part number for the oillite bushing for gm 65-72? Thanks. Jeff </div></div>

The GM bushings <span style="text-decoration: underline">were</span> Oilite. Several suppliers have them. I'd try NAPA first.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Bill Pritchard]

Since that sounded like such a slick idea, I had to go right out to the garage and try it....and it worked perfectly. Thanks again Rick Nelson!

[Bill Pritchard]

I would assume that the bushing I just removed from the car (the one that Rick P. put in it last fall) was from NAPA, since that's where he bought the clutch. I don't know whether or not it is an Oilite bushing, but a magnet definitely does stick to it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

I just ordered a new pilot bushing from RockAuto.com so will see what that is like.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...480&amp;jpid=2

[markjohnson]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would assume that the bushing I just removed from the car (the one that Rick P. put in it last fall) was from NAPA, since that's where he bought the clutch. I don't know whether or not it is an Oilite bushing, but a magnet definitely does stick to it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

I just ordered a new pilot bushing from RockAuto.com so will see what that is like.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...480&amp;jpid=2 </div></div>

Wash &amp; dry it thoroughly then hold a cigarette lighter or lit match up to it. If it sweats oil, it's an Oilite.

[luzl78]

I think the new bushings are bronze coated steel.

[Bill Pritchard]

New pilot bushing from Rock Auto arrived today. It is a National Bearings/Federal Mogul item, made in USA, magnet definitely does NOT stick to it. I am leaving it sit on a paper towel to see what happens, but my guess is that it is NOT oil impregnated.

[iluv69s]

not to steal the thread, but I pulled a car apart a few years back and it had a roller pilot bearing...what do u guys think of them?