Auto counterweight question (5 speed swap)
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Auto counterweight question (5 speed swap)
Ok I'm working on my 5 speed swap, and have come to removing the auto counterweight. There are a bunch of threads with people having fun removing this, but my question is, do I really need to?
I have a lightweight flywheel, so I'll be using the auto cw. There are also a lot of threads about people bitching about removing the pilot bearing/seal afterwards, but I'm not sure if I need to do this.
I ordered a new one, since most of the car is apart now, but should I replace it?
I guess I'm just looking for someone to say, yes, dont be stupid, remove it now and have it replaced. Or someone to say, there's no need to mess with it, just get it swapped.
TIA
I have a lightweight flywheel, so I'll be using the auto cw. There are also a lot of threads about people bitching about removing the pilot bearing/seal afterwards, but I'm not sure if I need to do this.
I ordered a new one, since most of the car is apart now, but should I replace it?
I guess I'm just looking for someone to say, yes, dont be stupid, remove it now and have it replaced. Or someone to say, there's no need to mess with it, just get it swapped.
TIA
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So, you have an auto car, and you're going 5 speed. If so, just unbolt the flex plate from the counterweight, bolt on lightweight flywheel, done.
There's no reason to take a counterweight off and put the exact same part back on.
I *THINK* the auto trans cars have no pilot bearing - I've never worked on one so I don't know. If so, you need one and a seal. If there *is* one in there with a seal and it's in good shape, just put some grease on it and call it a day. If there's nothing, get a new pilot bearing and seal, drive them in, lube up, done.
Dale
There's no reason to take a counterweight off and put the exact same part back on.
I *THINK* the auto trans cars have no pilot bearing - I've never worked on one so I don't know. If so, you need one and a seal. If there *is* one in there with a seal and it's in good shape, just put some grease on it and call it a day. If there's nothing, get a new pilot bearing and seal, drive them in, lube up, done.
Dale
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Nope, you don't. It's right in the middle of the big 54mm nut that holds the counterweight on to the end of the eccentric shaft. It's a needle bearing, goes about 3/4" into the engine and is about the size you can stick your pinky into it.
If the end of the e-shaft is open and smooth, there's no pilot bearing.
Matter of fact -
That's the pilot bearing in there, a seal is sitting over to the side on the counterweight.
Dale
If the end of the e-shaft is open and smooth, there's no pilot bearing.
Matter of fact -
That's the pilot bearing in there, a seal is sitting over to the side on the counterweight.
Dale
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Yep, there is no pilot bearing in there. Just pop one in and you're done.
You can use a socket that's just a HAIR smaller than the pilot bearing to drive it in with a hammer. Clean up the inside of the bore with a scotchbrite or something to get it nice and smooth and put a thin coat of grease in the bore so the bearing will ease in nicely. Drive it in, countersink it about a 1/4", then put the pilot bearing in flush.
Dale
You can use a socket that's just a HAIR smaller than the pilot bearing to drive it in with a hammer. Clean up the inside of the bore with a scotchbrite or something to get it nice and smooth and put a thin coat of grease in the bore so the bearing will ease in nicely. Drive it in, countersink it about a 1/4", then put the pilot bearing in flush.
Dale
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