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Originally Posted by 83 chif
is the input bearings and pilot shaft the same thing?
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No, the input shaft bearing is in the cover plate you can see once the trannys removed. The pilot shaft is the little button one that goes into the crank.
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Originally Posted by 83 chif
i did some quick shopping around and it looks like it might be easier to buy a used 100 dollar tranny and throw it in place of mine. after 240,xxx miles, i'm sure whatever these bad bearings are are just the beginning of trans' descent into s**** metal.
if i do grab a used transmission, is there any way to check for wear or any parts to replace before i install it? any advice?
thanks again for all the help!
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Well, there's a reason we call junk yard motors "mystery motors".
We just haven't thought a snappy way of putting it for the trannys yet
You can turn the shaft and feel for the obvious. But IMO you'll still have to wait and see when you get a load on it...
Find a running driving...like a rollover or something. That is, if you have the space though.
1st thing you need to do is the obvious and cheapest. Put a shifter bushing in it. Then, if it persists, remove and check the PShaft bearings condition.
MO