Quote Originally Posted by FMS88 View Post
The 1.25” bearing is probably the pilot bearing that fits inside the center of the flywheel and supports the front end of the input shaft. Definitely replace it with a sealed bearing. Don’t use a bearing with metal shielding. They don’t seal as well against water and dirt. I’ve had two metal shielded bearings rust and seize which ruined the input shaft.
I think you are right. I was thinking I needed larger bearing for some reason.

IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD KNOW BEFORE I DISCONNECT THE TRANS? I have it in 2nd gear as recommended in the FSM. I'm not going to drain it.