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Bigsyke · 04-18-2009, 12:20 AM

Im doing the 5 speed swap, the input shaft wont go in. Im thinking of ideas and reasons why after 8 hours I still couldnt get it on.

does the pilot bearing go ALL the way to the rear of the crank hole? I have it where its about 1/3" recessed, thats the furthest it would go.

Also too, can your clutch become missaligned pretty easily when your trying to wiggle your input shafter into the pilot bearing? I have about 2", and right now its just resting on the trans bushing/crossmember.

gratzie

csflame4322 · 04-18-2009, 01:59 PM

no the PB does NOT go all the way to the back of the crank. there is a step that will stop it. missaligned? no, its bolted down...but if u let your tranny rest unsupported with the input in the disc only, there is a chance you can bend your disc.

GSXRJJordan · 04-18-2009, 02:02 PM

^^^ I'm with this guy - sounds like it's just not quite aligned right :/

I've never had a huge problem getting trannys on/off on my car, but we did on Nemeguero's last time - shit seemed like it was aligned, you'd get it started, and it wouldn't want to make that jump into the splines... hate to say it, but you'll get it eventually!

04-18-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pilot bearing, does it go all the way in? Im doing the 5 speed swap, the input shaft wont go in. Im thinking of ideas and reasons why after 8 hours I still couldnt get it on. does the pilot bearing go ALL the way to the rear of the crank hole? I have it where its about 1/3" recessed, thats the furthest it would go. Also too, can your clutch become missaligned pretty easily when your trying to wiggle your input shafter into the pilot bearing? I have about 2", and right now its just resting on the trans bushing/crossmember. gratzie

04-18-2009, 02:02 PM	#3
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^ I'm with this guy - sounds like it's just not quite aligned right :/ I've never had a huge problem getting trannys on/off on my car, but we did on Nemeguero's last time - shit seemed like it was aligned, you'd get it started, and it wouldn't want to make that jump into the splines... hate to say it, but you'll get it eventually! __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

04-18-2009, 01:59 PM	#2
csflame4322 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ca Age: 38 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no the PB does NOT go all the way to the back of the crank. there is a step that will stop it. missaligned? no, its bolted down...but if u let your tranny rest unsupported with the input in the disc only, there is a chance you can bend your disc.