Need help getting pilot bearing out of crankshaft...

TROYXTROY · 01-21-2001, 08:15 PM

Need help getting pilot bearing out of crankshaft...
O.K. Tried the grease method, not gonna happen. Don't have one of those nifty slide puller things. Any suggestions? Where can I get a tool to do this? Can I make a tool? Anywhere I can buy one cheap???
HELP!!!!!
Thanks
-Troy

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1995 GT Convertible
K&N, Steeda G-Trac Stage 3 Suspension, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Kenny Brown Extreme Sub System, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Cobra R Rims, Steeda Adjustable Clutch Quadrant & Cable

93CobraR · 01-21-2001, 09:09 PM

Mine was in good too. I tried the puller and it wouldn't budge. So I ended up using a chisel and a dremel tool and got it out. Good luck man!

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shovelnose · 01-21-2001, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 93CobraR:
Mine was in good too. I tried the puller and it wouldn't budge. So I ended up using a chisel and a dremel tool and got it out. Good luck man!

Me too!

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82 Mercury Capri 302.
Comp. Cams
Tremec 3550
3.73's
12.8@106 N/AKevin's Capri

Rick 91GT · 01-21-2001, 11:30 PM

Here's a old trick I learned from my dad. Pack the hole with soaking wet paper towel and use a punch or something that is just big enough to fit inside the hole to pack it in, the bearing will pop out due to the pressure of the towel and water, and it won't hurt a thing

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01-22-2001, 12:12 AM

You can rent a tool from the auto-part store for free usually (they just need a deposit on the tool). If you are having trouble getting it out with the puller, make sure you are biting on the little indentions on the back of the pilot bearing. (If you don't have a new pilot bearing, go buy one so you can tell where the indentions are and place the jaws of the puller in these indentions). I couldn't get mine out either, until I looked at the new pilot bearing and noticed the indentions. Otherwise there is nothing for the jaws to bite into. Good luck and let us know what happens.

Snakeman · 01-22-2001, 12:48 AM

I just took mine out today.

I used the backside of a chisel (it fit) and fortunately there was enough grease in the thing to work. make sure there aren't air bubbles and whack it a few times with a hammer just like the paper towel method above.

I'm glad it worked, cuz i really want to get my car running!

MiracleMax · 01-22-2001, 01:30 AM

Yeah I wuz gonna say, pack that rascal with bearing grease, find the tightest fitting socket (without any interfernce) put it in backwards then put an extension in the hole to plug things up, give it a whack and hydraulic the sucker out of the crank.

TROYXTROY · 01-22-2001, 04:25 PM

Thaks for all the replies! I'll give it a try again Wednesday. I think the grease I was using was too thin. I'll use heavy grease this time.
-Troy

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1995 GT Convertible
K&N, Steeda G-Trac Stage 3 Suspension, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Kenny Brown Extreme Sub System, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Cobra R Rims, Steeda Adjustable Clutch Quadrant & Cable

01-21-2001, 08:15 PM	#1
TROYXTROY Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: RI, USA Posts: 51	Need help getting pilot bearing out of crankshaft... Need help getting pilot bearing out of crankshaft... O.K. Tried the grease method, not gonna happen. Don't have one of those nifty slide puller things. Any suggestions? Where can I get a tool to do this? Can I make a tool? Anywhere I can buy one cheap??? HELP!!!!! Thanks -Troy ------------------ 1995 GT Convertible K&N, Steeda G-Trac Stage 3 Suspension, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Kenny Brown Extreme Sub System, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Cobra R Rims, Steeda Adjustable Clutch Quadrant & Cable

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01-21-2001, 09:09 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Mine was in good too. I tried the puller and it wouldn't budge. So I ended up using a chisel and a dremel tool and got it out. Good luck man! ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

01-21-2001, 11:30 PM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Here's a old trick I learned from my dad. Pack the hole with soaking wet paper towel and use a punch or something that is just big enough to fit inside the hole to pack it in, the bearing will pop out due to the pressure of the towel and water, and it won't hurt a thing ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

01-22-2001, 12:12 AM	#5
88GT5.013.02 Guest Posts: n/a	You can rent a tool from the auto-part store for free usually (they just need a deposit on the tool). If you are having trouble getting it out with the puller, make sure you are biting on the little indentions on the back of the pilot bearing. (If you don't have a new pilot bearing, go buy one so you can tell where the indentions are and place the jaws of the puller in these indentions). I couldn't get mine out either, until I looked at the new pilot bearing and noticed the indentions. Otherwise there is nothing for the jaws to bite into. Good luck and let us know what happens.

01-22-2001, 12:48 AM	#6
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	I just took mine out today. I used the backside of a chisel (it fit) and fortunately there was enough grease in the thing to work. make sure there aren't air bubbles and whack it a few times with a hammer just like the paper towel method above. I'm glad it worked, cuz i really want to get my car running!

01-22-2001, 01:30 AM	#7
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	Yeah I wuz gonna say, pack that rascal with bearing grease, find the tightest fitting socket (without any interfernce) put it in backwards then put an extension in the hole to plug things up, give it a whack and hydraulic the sucker out of the crank.

01-22-2001, 04:25 PM	#8
TROYXTROY Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: RI, USA Posts: 51	Thaks for all the replies! I'll give it a try again Wednesday. I think the grease I was using was too thin. I'll use heavy grease this time. -Troy ------------------ 1995 GT Convertible K&N, Steeda G-Trac Stage 3 Suspension, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Kenny Brown Extreme Sub System, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Cobra R Rims, Steeda Adjustable Clutch Quadrant & Cable