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Jul 12, 2013 | 06:34 PM

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Cant remove main caps after stud install

Had my machine shop do an align hone and now I can't remove the main caps to get the bearings/crankshaft in. Wasn't nearly this hard when tearing the engine down. Had to use a pry bar, but it still was feasible. Any suggestions on what to do?

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Jul 12, 2013 | 06:37 PM

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Tap them with a mallet. Pretty common to have to do that to get them off.

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Jul 12, 2013 | 06:42 PM

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there is a special tool designed for pulling the caps.

You might check with local parts stores to see if any rent them out.

I purchased one on here a while back.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...-nu-q-60_1.jpg

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Jul 12, 2013 | 06:54 PM

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What if that will not do the trick? It will wiggle but will not come out.

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did you take the side bolts out

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The tool is designed to pull the cap straight up. This prevents binding on the studs or damaging the edges of the main cap.

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Jul 12, 2013 | 07:10 PM

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Took more coaxing, but they all are out now. Lol

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Jul 12, 2013 | 10:22 PM

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there is a special tool designed for pulling the caps.

You might check with local parts stores to see if any rent them out.

I purchased one on here a while back.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...-nu-q-60_1.jpg

Wish I had one of those.

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