Oops, was I suppose to grease it?
 

So I have been slowly doing the ls swap in front of my sm465 and np 205, finally started the beast and it sounds like I have a dry pully in the clutch area,the clutch functions properly and the throw out bearing has proper clearance. The noise does not change when I push the clutch in or out, does seem to go quite the higher the rpms . last note is I may have neglected to grease the pilot bearing for the transmission,its a bearing and not a bushing but nonetheless I'm not sure whether I greased it or not for the snout of the input shaft,problem?.

Re: Oops, was I suppose to grease it?
 

Referencing your highlighted statement.. When the clutch is engaged, the transmission input shaft rpm is the same as the flywheel and engine rpm.. any noise originating with the pilot bearing during this condition will not occur.. Look elsewhere, the noise is not coming from the pilot bearing...

Re: Oops, was I suppose to grease it?
 

That is good to hear,thanks
I will snoop further

Re: Oops, was I suppose to grease it?
 

Starter was just barely contacting flywheel, 2 starters to choose from a 9 toothe and 11, I used the starter from a automatic flywheel on my clutch flywheel and it is making contact at tip of gear,now you know.

Re: Oops, was I suppose to grease it?
 

Glad you figured it out and thanks for posting the solution for the next guy!