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The couple of times I've changed my clutch, I have found that the shielded 6202bearing used as a pilot bearing has been in sad shape and needed replacing every time. What I noticed the most is the degradation which appeared to be due to a loss of grease in the bearing and dirt. This loss of grease is understandable because it is a shielded bearing which will allow small particles of dirt in and at the right temperature the viscosity of the grease will fall allowing it to migrate past the shield. The standard 6202 shielded and/or sealed bearing is rated to a max temperature of 250 degrees F.
I know that there is a Chevy self-oiling pilot bushing that is a direct replacement for the 6202. I went another route. I went to SKF and found a high temperature sealed bearing that should last quite a while. Since it is sealed, there will be no intrusion of contaminants during a water crossing and I do like to puddle jump. Here is the part number and specs.
6202-2RS2/C4S1VT119
2 Viton seals (400 degrees F)
C4 clearance for expansion
Rings and balls are heat treated for 400 degree F operation
VT119 stands for Klueber 400 degree grease
13,000 rpm rated
ABEC 5
$38.00
Made in Europe
Stocked in USA
I know that there is a Chevy self-oiling pilot bushing that is a direct replacement for the 6202. I went another route. I went to SKF and found a high temperature sealed bearing that should last quite a while. Since it is sealed, there will be no intrusion of contaminants during a water crossing and I do like to puddle jump. Here is the part number and specs.
6202-2RS2/C4S1VT119
2 Viton seals (400 degrees F)
C4 clearance for expansion
Rings and balls are heat treated for 400 degree F operation
VT119 stands for Klueber 400 degree grease
13,000 rpm rated
ABEC 5
$38.00
Made in Europe
Stocked in USA