Improper Pilot Bushing Installation

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Ccmano

Improper bushing seating depth and use of grease when none should have been applied....
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Seating depth, I can understand. But, greasing the broze bushing (pilot bearing) resulting in THAT particular failure - considering those bearings are impregnated with lube (are they not?) out of the box?

I'm seeing the damaged(?) input shaft and bearing, and not intending to be casting dispersions, but I am a shade skeptical of the diagnosis. I know I'm setting the stage for ridicule, but I'd want to know more...