Even with a plastic alignment tool, it can be tough to get the shaft into the pilot bearing. I've pried on the clutch arm to release the clutch disc and it slips right in place. Definitely use guide pins on the top bell housing holes like Carl mentioned.
The only way the pilot bushing could be installed crooked is if the crankshaft is bored crooked, and that's not likely.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.