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1953 Chevy Pickup Runout Check

With the new pilot pressed in, the time came for the runout check, required by Keisler in order to validate the warranty. With a radial dial indicator, check the bellhousing input hole alignment to the flywheel. There cannot be more than 0.005-inch runout. If there is, it must be corrected with offset dowel pins in the bellhousing. Not wanting to make the correction, I was fortunate enough to come within the limits.
1953 Chevy Pickup Transmission Installation - Five-4-Six

 With the new pilot pressed in, the time came for the runout check, required by Keisler in order to validate the warranty. With a radial dial indicator, check the bellhousing input hole alignment to the flywheel. There cannot be more than 0.005-inch runout. If there is, it must be corrected with offset dowel pins in the bellhousing. Not wanting to make the correction, I was fortunate enough to come within the limits.  View Related Article

 

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