Engine Swap. Manual into auto.

4thGenTinkerer · Nov 1st, 2009, 12:31 PM

I have an engine from a 97with a man. tranny that i am swaping into a 96 which will remain an auto. just swaping engines. The question I have is about the pilot bushing in the engine that was a standard. And also the bushing in the auto engine as well. The torque converter has a short shaft which fits into the bushing on the crankshaft where the flywheel/torque con./ bolt together. How do I get the bushing out of the auto engine and into the new man. engine? Maybe just buy a new bushing? Where do I find said bushing? ANY insight would be very valuable. (except those who just change oil, i can do without those opinons)

**JNCoRacer** · Nov 1st, 2009, 12:38 PM

Yes you'll have to change the pilot bearing/bushing out. Most auto parts stores will have the tool you need to remove it. Its a slide pull. Kind of like whats used for pulling dents except it had a forked end to grab the back side of the bearing.

4thGenTinkerer · Nov 1st, 2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JNCoRacer

Yes you'll have to change the pilot bearing/bushing out. Most auto parts stores will have the tool you need to remove it. Its a slide pull. Kind of like whats used for pulling dents except it had a forked end to grab the back side of the bearing.

Thanks for the info! This helpd a bunch!