pilot bearing install
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From: Crooks SD
pilot bearing install
Does anyone know right off hand if the new pilot bearing should be 'flush' to the surface next to the crankshaft or if it protrudes out of the crankshaft slightly? If it's not the ladder, I believe I have a new problem to solve...
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Did the old one come out in one piece? Any chance it didn't and you left something in there???
Also verify you got the correct one.
I placed mine in the freezer overnite and it went in without any trouble....
Also verify you got the correct one.
I placed mine in the freezer overnite and it went in without any trouble....
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From: Crooks SD
).No, it came out with a die-grinder after breaking two pullers. I thought I had everything out behind it, but maybe not...
... I was unaware of the 'seal' you speak of. Can you tell me more?
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What type of pullers did you use? A pilot bearing puller typically takes care of the job. I would be afraid to use a die grinder around the crank like that.
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I tried the cheesy two-prong pullers, broke two, then went for the air tools.
So, based on the modified drawing below, would you assume that if I can't get the new bearing in with repeated blows with a hammer (assuming it is the right bearing), I have something lodged between the seal and new bearing?
So, based on the modified drawing below, would you assume that if I can't get the new bearing in with repeated blows with a hammer (assuming it is the right bearing), I have something lodged between the seal and new bearing?
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I thought you wanted to know if the 'seal' itself moved, not something foreign in between the seal and the bearing.
Are you asking if I removed the old seal? If so, I definitely did not. I'm debating pulling the bearing again, and getting a better look at what's behind this thing...
Are you asking if I removed the old seal? If so, I definitely did not. I'm debating pulling the bearing again, and getting a better look at what's behind this thing...
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I tried the cheesy two-prong pullers, broke two, then went for the air tools.
So, based on the modified drawing below, would you assume that if I can't get the new bearing in with repeated blows with a hammer (assuming it is the right bearing), I have something lodged between the seal and new bearing?
So, based on the modified drawing below, would you assume that if I can't get the new bearing in with repeated blows with a hammer (assuming it is the right bearing), I have something lodged between the seal and new bearing?
The bearing should be installed flush. I would remove the bearing (you'll have to buy a new one), get the correct three prong puller, and investigate.
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I'll keep investigating. With any luck, I can locate the proper puller and see what's what.
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I don't have any pics but the "correct" puller is not 2 or 3 prong. It is a device that has a threaded end that expands at the end and grips the pilot bearing from all the way around. Comes out no problem and I've replaced it twice in my car. Those 2 or 3 prong ones are horrible.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
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I don't have any pics but the "correct" puller is not 2 or 3 prong. It is a device that has a threaded end that expands at the end and grips the pilot bearing from all the way around. Comes out no problem and I've replaced it twice in my car. Those 2 or 3 prong ones are horrible.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
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I don't have any pics but the "correct" puller is not 2 or 3 prong. It is a device that has a threaded end that expands at the end and grips the pilot bearing from all the way around. Comes out no problem and I've replaced it twice in my car. Those 2 or 3 prong ones are horrible.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
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I don't have any pics but the "correct" puller is not 2 or 3 prong. It is a device that has a threaded end that expands at the end and grips the pilot bearing from all the way around. Comes out no problem and I've replaced it twice in my car. Those 2 or 3 prong ones are horrible.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
I rented mine for free from the local auto parts store.
http://www.etoolcart.com/blindholepullerotc4581.aspx