pilot bushing install questions?

[sharp67]

how deep should the pilot bushing be set? flush with the face or bottomed out? Im using a composite bushing and chewed up the face just a little trying to drive it in, you think ill be ok? also how tight should the fit be between the output shaft and the bushing? Interferance fit, snug, loose? I appreciate all the imput. Jay.

[Bandit]

I have a bearing in my car right now but the concept is the same...I have the bearing face flush with the crank. Did you try slipping the bushing onto the input shaft before you tapped it into the crank? It would be easier to check for fitment at that time. It should slide right on by hand with a perfect fit, with no play, but you should be able to spin it on the shaft freely.
I don't think a little galling of the bushing face will hurt anything, as long as the bushing is not deformed and there is no rough material that can scrape on the input shaft. Don't forget to grease the bushing up really well before final install of the tranny.