I have just checked the Haynes and the factory manual and I find no
reference to this either. I worked as a mechanic for several years (in my
20's am now an OF) on both automotive and industrial engines and this is
new to me. I understand the idea of sintered bronze vs. brass but I have
never heard of soaking the bushing in oil prior to this discussion. I
think it is a good idea - just that I had never heard it before.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
>Dear A. B.,
>
>Oh most revered one - with whom I most heartily agree when it comes to
>reading the hallowed workshop manual......I am distressed. I dashed to
>my shop worn copy (factory manual) and could find not the slightest
>reference to soaking the pilot bearing in oil prior to inserting it in
>the end of the crankshaft. Tell me my lookup procedure is faulty, tell
>me I need new glasses, tell me to.....wait a minute - don't tell me to
>do that!
>
>Seriously, are we talking here about a standard machine shop practice
>that garage mechanics should just "know", or is this just esoteric
>nonsense?
>
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