I had the exact same problem when I swapped out the automatic and installed a 4 speed in my W-300 Power Wagon. I ground the bushing down in my valve grinder. So this problem applies to big block Chryslers also.
Dave Fillman
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> Hi List,
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> My neighbor happens to run a machine shop at his house so he came and
> miked the hole and will reduce the solid bushing to fit. Trying to
> re-drill the crank was ruled out, as it would add a lot of time (plus
> taking the engine apart again) to find a shop that could brace the
> crank and garantee a true bore to enlarge the whole.
>
> So, my fellow Chev owners, if you upgrade to a newer, straight six
> motor, be aware of the difference between getting a motor from an
> automatic configured truck.
>
> Cheers!
> Jim
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