Pilot bushing direction

So it's a cast crank then. You're converting FROM an automatic? You may need to cut about 3/4" off the end of the input shaft of the transmission, as cast crankshafts are not drilled deep enough for a manual transmission. Also, drilling the crankshaft is not recommended, because more often than not, you will drill into an oil passage in the crankshaft and compromise the oiling system causing a leak.