Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function?

Posted by Ken Smith on June 10, 1997 at 20:47:29

I am experiencing a screetching type noise coming from the area of the pilot bearing. At least, that is what a local mechanic who knows Model "A"s and modern cars says. This noise is occuring spasmodically and is heard only upon breaking and slowing to a stop. I drove the "A" today and it did not do it! This is typical. The noise is not big problem! I just want to be ahead of the game on this one!
The clutch is fine. No problems! I gave the throw out bearing a squirt of grease about 120 miles ago, careful to not give it too much and get grease on the clutch plates.
The mechanic said to go ahead and drive the "A". It would not hurt a thing. I explained that this "A" had not been driven for quite some time. He said that this was one of the reasons I was hearing it. The mechanic said to just drive it around town for awhile and see what happens.

Follow Ups:
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Paul Koncak July 04, 1997 at 11:46:42(0)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Mike Flanagan June 12, 1997 at 00:27:16(1)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Don Thompson June 14, 1997 at 08:17:33(0)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Don Thompson June 10, 1997 at 22:23:59(0)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Don Thompson June 10, 1997 at 22:07:39(2)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Larry Jenkins June 11, 1997 at 18:53:21(0)
Re: Where is the pilot bearing located and what is the function? Dan Partain June 11, 1997 at 00:15:28(0)

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