Pilot shaft bushing

[Boody]

I have a 53 plymouth  218 and  a 3 speed  manual  transmission  . When replacing  the pilot  shaft bushing should it be flush with the crank or all the way in at the bottom? 

Thanks

[squirebill]

In the Engine section of the Service Manual a cutaway view shows it flush with the end of the crank shaft.

[knuckleharley]

I am GUESSING it would be wise to allow a little room for expansion due to heat.

[dpollo]

Flush is fine.  If the bushing is the correct oilite one, a very little dab of wheel bearing grease can be put behind it.

 

These bushings are the same from the early Chrysler 4 through the 360 engines.

[Boody]

Thanks I ordered  1 new bushing  from Auto Zone recieved  a box of 5 . Works for me just incase I mess 1 up. 

[desoto1939]

Do not ream the bushing with a reamer after putting it in the crank.

 

Rich Hartung

[Boody]

Cleaned out the hole then tapped the new bushing  in with a brass hammer.  Looks good fit well. 

[Boody]

Not paying attention  when I pulled  the clutch  off, can't remember  which  way  the clutch  came out. Flatter side toward  the flywheel  or the pressure plate ?

Thanks for the help

[Dodgeb4ya]

Lower picture...

.thicker .extended spring plate side of disc faces clutch cover...or to rear of the car.

[Boody]

Thanks much appreciated!