These postings concern a shifting problem:

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...2/1950-3600-shifting-problem#Post1581222

One of the suggestions is that the pilot bearing may be bad. I also have a shifting problem. Mine is not nearly as bad as that poster's, and I do not want to hijack his question, so I start this new one.

My transmission, Saginaw 7-bolt cover with overdrive, needs multiple, usually two or three, tries to get it shifted into the forward gears, more so for first. Reverse sometimes grinds at engagement. A check with the driveshaft removed and the clutch pushed in shows there is no drag when I turn the transmission shaft while it is in a gear, so I claim that my clutch is disengaging properly. The engine is off during that check.

Is there a way to check the pilot bearing without removing the transmission?

Thanks!

1950 GMC 100 Panel Truck, 1958 270,
3-spd Saginaw with BW OD,
3.73 12 Bolt Differential from a 1966 C10,
Front Disc Brakes
Bought it in pieces 9-1976, driving since 6-1978
Follow in the DITY