how do you get this out???

[Ian65]

Finally got this pilot bearing out and it was a complete pain of a job. Took me 5 hrs in total.
I\'d never attempt to get one of these out again without the proper puller...



It can be done but really isn\'t worth the hassle.

The problem is once you commit yourself to cutting it out, there\'s no going back and it\'s a long, laborious job carefully grinding it away with a Dremel ensuring that the shaft doesn\'t sustain any damage until the hardened bearing race is thin enough to break out.

Early on with mine, I tried to improvise and ended up forcing the bearing tight to the back of the hole in the shaft which meant that I was then unable to hook anything behind it to pull it out. It was also unbelievably tight in the shaft.

Out with the old...



In with the new...



Glad this job is over...

[captainbizzaro]

Have a cup of tea mate sounds like you need it!

[CHC (RIP)]

......... and a few marmite sandwiches to build up strength - engine re-fit next?

[RamoNZ]

For future reference.....
 
If you have a metal shaft of a diameter approximately the same as the internal diameter of the bearing (i.e. slides in and out easy enough, but not too loose) then all you need to do is fill the void full of grease, slide the shaft in to pack down the grease and hit the shaft with a hammer - the bearing will be hydraulically popped out quite easy...
 
Sorry for missing this thread

[myatt1972]

For future reference.....
 
If you have a metal shaft of a diameter approximately the same as the internal diameter of the bearing (i.e. slides in and out easy enough, but not too loose) then all you need to do is fill the void full of grease, slide the shaft in to pack down the grease and hit the shaft with a hammer - the bearing will be hydraulically popped out quite easy...
 
Sorry for missing this thread

Thats a new one on me, I like it !
Keith...

[CHC (RIP)]

Must admit I did hear that donkeys\' yonks ago and actually thought it was an old wives tale - obviously it isn\'t then....... learn something new every day (even when you pass 55).
Chico
:Hammer

[CHC (RIP)]

Have you got that engine back in yet Ian?

[Ian65]

Have you got that engine back in yet Ian?

not yet.... latest update in the Elford conversion thread!

[CHC (RIP)]

Sorry mate I was being sarcastic, I can see how hard you are working on your projects and given that you\'ve just had a bit of a blow after removing the bearing thought you might have commenced rebuild.  But of cause you need to push on with the conversion before you put power unit back in .... I\'m a daft ***** :Hammer

[Ian65]

It\'s almost there now Cliff, just needs the Elford stuff ( turbo and inlet) bolting on and it\'s ready to go back in.

[CHC (RIP)]

Looks as if your weekend is fully booked then - take it you wont be watching the Grand Prix then?

[Ian65]

only got today to look at it, got a family get together tomorrow..... bloody relatives!

[captainbizzaro]

Nightmare....I\'ve only got a bit of today and maybe tomorrow afternoon due to the kids having parties to attend.....yay!

[CHC (RIP)]

only got today to look at it, got a family get together tomorrow..... bloody relatives!

That\'s the problem mate - they just don\'t understand the priorities in life.  Don\'t know about you but I think the working week should consist of two days whilst the weekends should be five!  Even if they were there still wouldn\'t be enough hours in the day cause more relatives would show up - and none of them ever bring overalls with them do they?

[CHC (RIP)]

Did you manage to get much done today?