07-05-2010, 03:14 PM
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I have noticed that the bearing fit is a bit tighter, to "almost to dam tight" over the standard bushing. The problem this potentially creates is alignment issues when installing the trans. That bearing, if it's a tight one, needs to be PERFECTLY centered in relation to the clutch plate. Even a tiny bit off will make it difficult to get the trans in that last half inch or so. It can be quite frustrating. The typical plastic alignment tool leaves a lot of "slop" so the alignment is in the ball park but hardly perfect. Using a real trans input shaft get's you closer, but it can still be off, "just enough" to make it a pain.
I use a real trans input shaft and THEN I actually depress the clutch without the trans in place to release the clutch disc and move it into a "perfect" alignment.
Of course, you may be fine with a plastic "in the ball park" set up. Sometimes you get lucky or the bearing isn't that tight. Even a blind squirrel finds the occasional nut on a lucky day...
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