I am replacing the clutch on an '87 Tercel sedan with a 1.5 liter 4 cyl and
5 speed manual transmission.  The car was purchased new and this is the
first time the trans has been out of it.  Before beginning, I ordered in a
new clutch kit consisting of the friction disc, pressure plate, throwout
bearing and pilot bearing.   The kit comes with two pilot bearings and one
pilot bushing so that it can fit a variety of applications.

I was a little surprised when I removed the tranny and found no pilot
bearing in the crank at all and no journal extending past the splines on the
trans input shaft that would ride in it.  This car has always had smooth
clutch operation with no shuddering, vibration, etc.   I was just curious as
to how common this missing pilot is?

Lee Richardson