Drilling crank for pilot bushing

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Old Apr 4, 2020 | 07:14 PM
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Drilling crank for pilot bushing

I am going to be dropping off my crank to have it drilled for the pilot bushing. Should I have it drilled to the factory sized bushing or should I have it drilled for a roller bushing? I would like to use a bushing that is readily available at local parts stores if at all possible. If I remember correctly the last time I bought a bushing I had to order it from year one and I don’t want to deal with that again. Any recommendations are appreciated thanks.
Old Apr 4, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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I think the ball bearing bushing and the bronze bushing drill to the same size. No personal experience but I have read some folks have had cases of the ball bearing bushing coming apart and recommended the bronze bushing. I am sure others with some experience will speak up.
Old Apr 5, 2020 | 05:21 AM
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Auto Zone has them in stock, if not they can order it... I used the bronze.
Old Apr 5, 2020 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsmoboogie
I am going to be dropping off my crank to have it drilled for the pilot bushing. Should I have it drilled to the factory sized bushing or should I have it drilled for a roller bushing?
The original factory bearing IS a roller bearing.


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