What might indicate a standard transmission has no power coming out of it?

A frozen pilot bearing can indicate that a standard transmission has no power coming out of it because the pilot bearing supports the gearbox shaft and allows it to spin smoothly. If the pilot bearing is frozen, it restricts the rotation of the input shaft. This restriction can lead to the gearbox not transmitting power effectively to the driveshaft, resulting in a loss of power to the wheels. Consequently, the engine may continue running, but the vehicle will not move, as the connection necessary for transferring power through the transmission is compromised.

In contrast, while inadequate transmission fluid, a worn clutch cable, and excessive rear end play can contribute to performance issues, they do not directly prevent power from being transmitted in the same way a frozen pilot bearing does. Inadequate fluid may cause lubrication issues leading to overheating, a worn clutch cable can affect engagement, and excessive rear end play might indicate differential issues, but none of these conditions would completely block the power output from the transmission itself like a frozen pilot bearing would.