Question about pilot bearing

[Dope 97GT]

I am installing my flywheel and clutch and I need to know if there is a O-ring seal that you use to install the pilot bearing. Because the guys at ford say they cannot find that and I have no idea how it goes in otherwise. In my haynes manual it says there is a o ring seal and you press it on but my pilot bearing didnt come with that seal and i cant remember when i took mine out if there was one or how its held on there.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

there is NO seal on a pilot bearing

 

[CanadaStang]

Also before you go to install the pilot bearing, put it in your freezer for a few hours. It helps.

 

[Dope 97GT]

then why does my haynes manual talk about a o ring seal what is that?

and if not how do you put it in just press it in with a hammer and socket?

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

then why does my haynes manual talk about a o ring seal what is that?

because someone ****ed-up when writting it, I guess

 

[stangGT97]

Always cross check the Haynes manual w/ another source, it isn't right all the time. Do what canadastang said and put the pb in the freezer for a few hours to contract the metal.. that will make getting it on an easier job. When I had my clutch done, the pilot bearing came out in pieces because whoever did the previous install smashed it on with a hammer.

 

[CanadaStang]

and if not how do you put it in just press it in with a hammer and socket?

As I said earlier, pop it in the freezer for a few hours, grease it up good as well as the opening you are sliding it into. You may have to use a block of wood and a hammer [put the wood against the bearing, and tap the wood with the hammer, don't hit the bearing with the hammer directly] to tap it in but if it's good and cold it should just slide in without having to tap it.

 

[Dope 97GT]

so it is metal on metal then to hold it in?

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

so it is metal on metal then to hold it in?

that is correct the steel pilot just presses into the back of the crank

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The Haynes manual covers a wide span of model years so sometimes the info is not applicable to your model. Other times it is just not accurate. But it is a great source of general information.

 

[Dope 97GT]

thanks guys i appreciate all the input.

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