Buick V-6 pilot bushing #

Anyone have the part number for the good bronze bushing that is oil impregnated instead of the one that has some iron in it.?

 

There was discussion this a while back. Oldtime I think found one. I know he was looking. Might do a search as a bunch of threads come up. Also would be helpful to know what transmission you have behind the Buick V-6 as they are different dimensions depending on which application.

 

Holy crap that stuff is expensive, 841 bronze (oil lite bronze) is roughly $7.50 an inch for 1-1/8 " diameter. No wonder those bearings are tough to come by anymore.
I haven't bought any in nearly 10 years and the last time was about $2.50 per inch.

 

T-14 Trans .Did a search and came up with 10 pages. Still looking

 

Why not put in a pilot bearing?

 

Haven't read anything about them. Do they last as long as the bushing?

 

I have two types posted over here to fit the Dauntless with T86 AA or T14 but no Oilite bushings : http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?showtopic=6618

One is a pilot roller bearing the other a sintered composite bushing.

 

Thanks . Didn't like what I read on the pilot roller bearing, will stay with the bronze bushing.

 

National # PB-656-HD or Dorman # 690-014 for bronze bushings

 

If you buy one check with a magnet and please report back. Folks here would like to know.

 

same one as small block chevy national PB-646-HD

 

The outside diameter, yes, but the I.d. can be different depending on transmission application.

 

oh well mine is a t-14 and it fits. and i think i didnt change it when i swapped out from the t-86 so that chould fit too. i have an extra bushing i will check with a magnet tomorrow

 

O'Reilly's has them, Dorman 690-014 $2.49

 

At that price can't see it being oil lite bronze.

 

i checked the national and its not magnetic