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Do all 360 's have crank drilled?

Posted By: B5TA

Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/21/08 02:15 PM

Question I have a real good stock 360 out of a 1978 W150 truck that I bought new. Would it be drilled for pilot bearing?, if so what would be the best "manual" tranny to put behind it for AUTO use (not truck). School me please ! Kev
Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/21/08 02:23 PM

"Yes!

I mean NO!

I mean...
HUH?"

(Patty Donahue of the Waitresses, song "Square Pegs)

Sorry man, I couldn't resist!
Posted By: B5TA

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/21/08 02:35 PM

Ok I'll try again! Have a 360 out of a W150(1978)with an automatic transmission. My question is since it was an auto. trans would the pilot bearing hole be drilled in the end of the crank? If it is, what would I look for to put a manual transmission behind it. I have a Brand X car that may get an engine swap and I thought I may go with a manual if I could get the stuff I need. Thanks!
Posted By: dogdays

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/21/08 04:43 PM

Use the pilot bearing that fits in the torque converter ring and trim the excessive length off your input shaft. That way you don't have to try drilling a hole in a crank.
R.
Posted By: B5TA

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/22/08 12:39 AM

for the night shift people!
Posted By: 4speeds4me

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/22/08 05:45 AM

I don't know the number for the bearing, but the bushing for the TC register is an SKF B287. Costs me about 3 bucks a piece the last time I got one.

I'd go this route and circumcise the input too...
Posted By: 76Beeper

Re: Do all 360 's have crank drilled? - 05/22/08 11:36 AM

Go down to your local dealship & order 53009180 which is the needle bearing.
It fits into the converter pilot hole & job done.
No need to worry if the crank if finish drilled.
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