"Revamp" - My project FJ60 (SBC + Ranger OD / OME / etc...)

[cruisermatt]

I can also verify that the Ranger has a pilot tip that is 0.590". And so does the H42 that's bolted behind it.

 

[orion]

I can also verify that the Ranger has a pilot tip that is 0.590". And so does the H42 that's bolted behind it.

Exxxxxxxxxxcellent [/mr burns]

Thanks for confirming that.

Now lets hope the Chevy Performance pilot bearing is actually 15mm ID (Edit: It is!).

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EDIT 8/10/2016: Posted a new thread for the V8 to V8 swap:

V8 (SBC) to V8 (Gen III Vortec) swap in my FJ60...

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- Brian

 

[orion]

OK, the pilot bearing is correct.

I went home for lunch,and found a Summit Racing box on my porch. Grabbed the pilot bearing out, and knew it was correct at first glance (big difference in the specs I found online (22mm?) and 15mm (it's clearly the smaller dimension).

But I measured it anyway, and here's a pic:

So if you're skimming the thread, and wondering what I'm going on about regarding this bearing...well, it's listed in multiple places online to be THE bearing you use when using an old-style transmission behind a Vortec truck motor (typically a 5.3).

But there's also a number of places listing the specs incorrectly...even Jegs.com -->

(the correct ID is 15mm, or .590")

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Anyway, this might all be better suited for a 'vortec swap thread' - I might start a new one to document my "V8 to V8" swap, make the info easier to search for later, for others to use.

- Brian

 

[cruisermatt]

Please throw some speed parts at that motor. Everyone who is doing these LS swaps are just leaving them stock! Even me!

 

[ufg8r]

Awesome Brian! Looks like you better clear your calender for the next few weekends!