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Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing

Posted By: chargers777

Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 04:36 AM

Talking about 60s to 80s 318 motors.
Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 05:16 AM

NO, they are NOT
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by 6bblgt
NO, they are NOT
iagree up
Definitely NOT, those bushings cost money and time to installed them work
None of the car factory have put parts in a motor or car that are not needed for a long, long time work shruggy
Posted By: ruderunner

Re: Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 10:51 AM

And a warning, even if it's drilled, it may not be finished to the correct size. Or even centered.

Easiest fix is the late model pilot bearing.
Posted By: IMGTX

Re: Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 01:29 PM

I will add that I have taken apart more than one numbers matching automatic car that did have pilot bushings installed.

They put them in stick cars all the time and occasionally in auto cars by mistake.

That may be where you are experiencing the idea that automatic cars get them too.
Posted By: Sniper

Re: Are all la 318's drilled for a pilot bushing - 03/08/24 02:45 PM

Interestingly enough, when I converted my Diplomat to stick it had no problem with me putting in the old school pilot bushing. They quit putting sticks in M bodies in 81 and then I think it was only /6 cars, last year for the slant as well.

So the answer is, you won't know till you take it apart and see.
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