Thank You Roy for the info.
I have a second new Pilot Bearing, and it slips right on the out put pilot shaft. not a tight fit.
The bearing in the crank hole center sleeve will not turn freely when I stick my finger in it. as does the one in my other engine that is on a stand. put my finger in it and turns smooth as butter.
As difficult as it was to drive the bearing in, this gave me a clue to the smaller crank hole. and think maybe it squeezed the bearing enough so the center sleeve doesn`t turn.
Maybe before removing the bearing, I`ll polish up the out put pilot shaft and see if that will get her to slip in.
If the center will not turn, that wouldn`t be any different than if there was a bushing installed. As it all rotates together, and just supports the Input Shaft.
I did think of using the bolts to pull the transmission onto place, but quickly dismissed that idea. If it is tight getting he on, what about ever having to remove the transmission?
Charlie