Pilot bushing direction

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
Nobody's naysaying anything. We're simply trying to make SURE of what he has. That's the first thing he needs to do. It COULD BE drilled for a manual transmission. We are simply telling him the pitfalls if it is not.....in other words, telling him to VERIFY. Is there a problem with THAT somewhere in your world?