Pilot bushing vs. pilot roller bearing

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Look at it like this. The only time the roller is rolling is when you shift. 99.9999% of the time the roller does nothing but it is one more part to go bad so I think the bushing is better.

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Isn't the bronze bushing yet another part which can go bad, too?

For a street car with normal tolerances, I say it doesn't matter which you use, bearing or bushing, so take your pick.

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I like the bronze one that presses into the converter register.There is a Mopar part number in the archives.

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take the time and indicate the bellhousing to within .007 or better.
Doing that with eliminate any concerns of wear with either component.
Plus all the other benefits but thats another topic.

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The factory used the bushing for years. I suspect the only reason for using the bearing was to save on labor costs of drilling the cranks as well as having specific cranks for 4-gear applications. My vote goes with the non-moving part - the bushing.

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They used the bearings for years too......think Dakotas,etc. That's the bearing that's in my BB. With that said ....either will work fine,pick one that fits your app.(crank register,etc)and put it together. Mine's been together for many years with the bearing...no problems.

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take the time and indicate the bellhousing to within .007 or better.
Doing that with eliminate any concerns of wear with either component.
Plus all the other benefits but thats another topic.

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You know, if you think about it, if I do ALL things I'm supposed to do, Both would be 100% fine with me.

Good advice...

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I have a very nice indicator stand designed and built by Moparts members that bolts to a six bolt flange if you want to use it.
PM me your address and I will send it to you to setup your bellhousing.
Gus