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**LEEVON** · 10-07-2010, 09:56 AM

Alright K5blazin, I got this figured out and it works. The LS2 pilot bearing is the key, it is larger and goes in the very end of the crank instead of recessed back in like others. I did purchase the LS2 flywheel bolts they are the correct length and I believe are TTY or torque-to-yield so you don't want to just throw anything in there. It might be tempting to use the flexplate bolts but don't do it.

So all in:

flywheel (99-06 4.8L/6.0L manual trans) $60
12" clutch kit $120 (or whatever fits your SM465 - 11"?
pressure plate bolt kit $12
LS2 pilot bearing $18 (critical!)
LS2 flywheel bolts $40

$250 all new parts, not too shabby! I'll be doing a write-up with picture including aligning the bellhousing, since it is critical for trans life to check the runout and make adjustments.

Oilbrnr · 10-07-2010, 05:24 PM

Leevon, where did you end up ordering the pilot bushing from? You'd indicated NAPA above...

How difficult do you think it will be to install in the crank? Freeze in some dry ice first?

**LEEVON** · 10-07-2010, 09:31 PM

I just got it from the dealer since they had the bolts. I just planned on greasing it a bit then tapping it in with a flat piece of steel that I use for bearings which is about 5"x5"x1/4". I guess if that doesn't work I'll try freezing it?

10-07-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,920	Re: 5.3 with sm465 4 speed? Alright K5blazin, I got this figured out and it works. The LS2 pilot bearing is the key, it is larger and goes in the very end of the crank instead of recessed back in like others. I did purchase the LS2 flywheel bolts they are the correct length and I believe are TTY or torque-to-yield so you don't want to just throw anything in there. It might be tempting to use the flexplate bolts but don't do it. So all in: flywheel (99-06 4.8L/6.0L manual trans) $60 12" clutch kit $120 (or whatever fits your SM465 - 11"? pressure plate bolt kit $12 LS2 pilot bearing $18 (critical!) LS2 flywheel bolts $40 $250 all new parts, not too shabby! I'll be doing a write-up with picture including aligning the bellhousing, since it is critical for trans life to check the runout and make adjustments. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-07-2010 at 09:59 AM.

10-07-2010, 05:24 PM	#2
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	Re: 5.3 with sm465 4 speed? Leevon, where did you end up ordering the pilot bushing from? You'd indicated NAPA above... How difficult do you think it will be to install in the crank? Freeze in some dry ice first? __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

10-07-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,920	Re: 5.3 with sm465 4 speed? I just got it from the dealer since they had the bolts. I just planned on greasing it a bit then tapping it in with a flat piece of steel that I use for bearings which is about 5"x5"x1/4". I guess if that doesn't work I'll try freezing it? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-07-2010 at 09:31 PM.



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