What about a pilot bushing like this?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/CHEVY-EXTRA-LONG-PILOT-BUSHING,6974.html
Or this
http://www.tickperformance.com/gm-extended-pilot-bushing-swap-applications/

There are also some out there that are roller bearing style if the input shaft is hardened.

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