<VV> pilot bushing problems

[J R Read_HML]

Oil.... NOT grease!

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Markpowhatan at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:57 PM
Subject: <VV> pilot bushing problems


> My 63 Spyder is on its 2nd pilot bushing and this one also lasted only
> about 1,000 miles before "squalling" when just starting to engage  clutch 
> while
> in reverse, just when its cold.  It doesn't do it  when hot, or when 
> taking
> off in first.  It is the Clark bushing, and i'm  wondering what keeps 
> going
> wrong.  I added a bit of grease at installation,  but does it need it, or
> some other lube?  Any ideas to get them to last  longer??
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