Important Coyote question...Snakeboost, you out there?

[oldguy668]

Okay, I took delivery of the kit and the Coyote in November of 2010, so my engine is the 1st generation of 5.0 crates. I'm sure the engine had a pilot bearing when it arrived, and I'm also sure I double checked it when I installed the transmission and clutch. So, now that I'm ready to drive around a little, FFR publishes the beta install instructions for the Coyote kit and one of the items on the "Parts Needed" list is a pilot bearing. Am I hallucinating the recollection of already checking this, did Ford change their policy and stop installing them, or is this just another FFR hiccup?

[Richard Oben]

They changed the cranks also so I bet you did have the pilot and with the production changes since the pilot is missing. Just GUESSING, Richard.

[FFinisher]

FFR also states you need the Upper radiator hose, but it comes in the Control pack kit.... I bet you are okay....

[oldguy668]

Well, I guess as long as this is coming from two guys I trust, I'm going for a ride right now.

[Scott7644]

Joe, I had the same concern when I first read those install instructions. Then I remembered that I ordered a pilot bearing when I ordered the motor. But, the coyote came with the pilot bearing installed and I returned the one that I ordered. We are OK.

[oldguy668]

Excellent.

[ipsale]

It was there with mine as well - I can even remember the yellow lubricant that was on it. I agree with the rest, we should be good.