Hey Don or other Volvo guru's

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I have a issue that I have never been able to get a answer to for more then 4 years. So here goes.<br />I have a Chrysler small block with a Volvo 270 drive. Now when you install the bell housing on to the motor the intermediate shaft goes through the vibration damper and into the motors crank shaft by a inch or so. My question is, should there be a pilot bearing in the crank shaft so it fits snug or does the vibration damper hold that end centered so there would be no need for the bearing?

 

[Don S]

Re: Hey Don or other Volvo guru's

It depends on how many bearings are on the intermediate shaft in the housing. If there are 2 bearings, no bushing. If there is only one bearing then there must be a pilot bearing or bushing in the crankshaft to hold the shaft centered. Also look at the shaft, if it's tapered down to about a 1/2" diameter end on the shaft, it should have a bushing.

 

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Re: Hey Don or other Volvo guru's

I thought so. That is why I "cut down" a pilot bearing to fit inside even though many said it was no use. My motor came from a automatic Dodge van and the crank was never drilled for a manual transmission (thats why I had to cut down a bearing to fit). Everything is fine now but the next time the crank is out of the motor (yes I said "next", it will happen sooner or later) I will have to send it out to be drilled.<br /> Thanks