<VV> pilot bushing problems

[tkalp at cox.net]

At a recent club "tune-up" day one of our members had a squalling pilot 
bushing that had been put in about a year ago, it was properly lubed 
when installed.  When the drivetrain was split, it was found that a bent 
input shaft was the source of the problem . . . if you have it apart 
again check the input shaft.

tkalp
wichita, ks
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> ----- 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??