Originally Posted by Guitplayer
I have had to drive in 3 pilot bushings recently and they have not compressed the I.D. of the bushing.
I get the feeling something else is going on here.
There's no issue as long as the bore size in the crankshaft is correct. If the bore is too small for the OD of the bushing it would compress the ID of the bushing.

Kevin
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