Pilot Bearing Size Concerns

James440 said

Hello,

I'm struggling to determine what pilot bearing is on my car. As far as I know, it's a 1969 318 paired to a 1976 A833. The OD of the bearing is 2.25", but the only ones I can find that are common are close to 1.815" OD. I reached out to Brewer's Performance, but they have never seen it before. Has anyone heard of or seen this bearing before and can help me out? Thanks!
I've attached some pictures of it.

James

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That bearing's inside diameter look to be quite a bit larger than an A833 input shaft tip so the input would not be supported. If, by chance, it is correct diameter then it would be a steel bearing against a steel input shaft where a typical bushing bearing would be Oilite (bronze) or greased needle bearings against a steel input shaft.

Will the usual old style pilot bushing or a 53009180AB sleeve/needle bearing work for you?