Currently I am working on the vehicle listed above. The original engine threw a rod through the oil pan so I am working in installing a 4.0 that was removed from a 2003 Jeep TJ. The issue that I have is that the newer engine came out if an automatic and is going to be mated with a manual. I believe the transmission I am mating the engine to is the nv3550 five speed.
When i went to O'Reilly's and got the pilot bearing, it called for bearing part number FC-69907. When looking at installing this bearing, it appears that the bearing is too big to be pressed into the end of the crank.
Does anyone know if there is a second pilot bearing size for these Jeeps? I have read a few forums that talk about manual and automatics using different size crank ends. This has also got me wondering if I should use a pilot bushing instead of a bearing as well. Any help you all have is appreciated.
When i went to O'Reilly's and got the pilot bearing, it called for bearing part number FC-69907. When looking at installing this bearing, it appears that the bearing is too big to be pressed into the end of the crank.
Does anyone know if there is a second pilot bearing size for these Jeeps? I have read a few forums that talk about manual and automatics using different size crank ends. This has also got me wondering if I should use a pilot bushing instead of a bearing as well. Any help you all have is appreciated.
Jul 31, 2017 at 11:56 AM
