Pilot bushing removal is no fun

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Accelo

It's likely an aftermarket replacement that was installed.
Remember, you are now the quality control person.
I have the tools to measure the interference fit; many have been way out. One was .008 oversize. An eight-pound hammer would not have gotten it to fit the bore.
One was so tight after I managed to get it installed, and then the transmission pilot would no longer fit in the bore. It collapsed substantially during the installation process.
I now measure all the replacement bushings. I would recommend you do it also.
Even a dial calipers it better than nothing.

I had one do this when I rebuilt the Super t-10 in my AMX . I won’t use the supplied pilot bearing with the clutch . Trans shaft would not go in bought a USA made one fit was perfect.