Pilot bushing direction

SixPaksRule said
The sky is not falling
the back of that crank looks correct for a 4sp - no shaft cutting required
why the op is putting in a bushing instead of the roller bearing is what is important. Use the roller bearing and dial in the bell housing so it is in line with the crank-that is the other really important item. Do not use the bushing. Do not listen to the naysayers, just like timing chain tensioners...they work when installed properly

Let me straighten you out, son. First, you can NOT tell "a correct" crank by looking. The bushing cavities that were drilled undersize look like any other. There is only a few thou difference, I don't remember how much......we used to SELL Dorman undersize bushings

So far as a roller bearing, a 273 WILL NOT ACCEPT a converter bore roller bushing as used in Jeeps, if that is what you are referring to