Pilot Bearing Removal......Tricks?
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Le Mans Master
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Pilot Bearing Removal......Tricks?
Trying to get teh pilot bearing out. Got a slide hammer tool with the inner jaws that spread out. Ive torn out all the needle bearings and cage but the bushing has not moved. Any tips? Heat? PB blaster?
Le Mans Master
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Is there anything left to grab with the slide hammer or is it just smooth?
If there is somthing to grab id try some penetrating oil, but id steer away from heat....
If its smooth or the above doesnt work, a pencil air grinder with a carbide endmill and cut it out.
If there is somthing to grab id try some penetrating oil, but id steer away from heat....
If its smooth or the above doesnt work, a pencil air grinder with a carbide endmill and cut it out.
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NO NO NO, for the reasons already mentioned. You will punch out the core plug in the end of the crank doing that. These cranks are drilled dont forget.
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Race Director
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I ended up taking a grinder to mine last time. I cut it into small pieces and busted it out. Probably not the best way but NOTHING else worked.
not sure if this pic will work..
not sure if this pic will work..
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air grinder and a carbide bit, went 180 degrees apart, and cut just enough to get to the outside edge, than chisel n hammered and folded it in once it was cracked.
