Why do I have high fuel pressure...

[patrickt]

Well, this is a tough one because I don't know what your pilot bearing or flywheel look like. But, if I were to guess, which is what I will do, I would say that the pilot bearing sticking out a bit from the crank is alright. Just so long as there is no undue pressure being put on the crank from, say, something like the transmission input shaft bottoming out, which results in the thrust bearing getting destroyed, I think a little pilot bearing sticking out and not touching anything is ok -- I wouldn't worry about it. Now, about your flywheel and starter alignment; clearly the starter is not now, nor has it ever, aligned up properly with the flywheel. Also, my AC Delco OEM rebuilt starter, and the aluminum Centerforce flywheel, and the Lakewood bellhousing and block plate, all align up with my OEM iron block without even trying. That said, here is a nice article that ERA supplies on aligning a Tilton with a Lakewood on an iron FE block. Setting up a Tilton Starter Now, remember, I've never had to do that, so I'm of limited help.

[steve meltzer]

wonder if the preset dowel pins are off? sorry no photos. s

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by steve meltzer

wonder if the preset dowel pins are off? sorry no photos. s

You could do a quick check of the alignment of the bell housing -- maybe it was never aligned properly at all.

[steve meltzer]

that's on my mind, once i get the new ring gear in place. s

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by steve meltzer

that's on my mind, once i get the new ring gear in place. s

Well, how are we doing on this? I'm anxious to get to the carburetor...

[steve meltzer]

Tranny is back from a reseal, flywheel resurfaced this AM, starter nose rebuilt, but I'm headed to Monterey and will start to rebuild upon my return. thanx s

[steve meltzer]

OK, had the flywheel resurfaced and it's in place @ 85 ft-lbs. Two questions:

1) is there a measurement(s) that I can take to insure that the starter and flywheel share the optimum geometry? NOT talking about centering the bell housing (that comes later)

B) Is there any reason why I can't start the car with the flywheel bolted up as is? No clutch bolted up (which shouldn't matter, either way). No tranny, nor driveshaft either. connect battery and (with safety glasses) start her up?? It would be like a dyno, right? Just tryin' to think this through. Great chance to look for engine oil leaks as well.

thanx. steve

ADD: When I get to the bell housing, can I use the dowels, or should I go to the trouble of centering with a dial indicator.??