Found good, no stress no bullshit way to remove pilot bearing.
02-21-2010, 12:08 AM
#22
FWIW worth tho these things dont always work. I tried one with my pilot that was there from factory and couldn't get it to budge one bit, even with heat. My hopes are that it will work this time w/ the newer pilot.
04-19-2010, 07:22 PM
#23
pilot bearing removal I have Matco Tools pilot bearing removal tool part #MST7318. It costs 115.80 on their website but if you or a friend have access to a dealer you can prob get it cheaper. It's one of the best tools you can put in your toolbox especially for LS1.
04-20-2010, 11:48 AM
#24
best cheapest, and works EVERYTIME way is to use white bread.
I swear, try it next time you do a pilot bearing. use a clutch alignment tool(or in my case a broked input shaft) and keep stuffing the bread in there and use the alingnment tool to keep pushing and pushing in the bread, and when there is enough in there it will start to come out.
I have used white bread on about 25 pilot bearings. try it sometime. sure beats buying all these special tools.
I swear, try it next time you do a pilot bearing. use a clutch alignment tool(or in my case a broked input shaft) and keep stuffing the bread in there and use the alingnment tool to keep pushing and pushing in the bread, and when there is enough in there it will start to come out.
I have used white bread on about 25 pilot bearings. try it sometime. sure beats buying all these special tools.
04-22-2010, 02:31 AM
#26
Not sure how to fix the plug in the back of the crank if you pushed it in with grease or bread.
But HF does have these pullers. If you only plan to use it a few times, definitely a cheaper alternative.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95987
But HF does have these pullers. If you only plan to use it a few times, definitely a cheaper alternative.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95987
04-30-2010, 10:08 PM
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I have to vouch for this tool. I used a more traditional puller (meant for pilot bearings) from advance and a snap on puller/slide hammer and had no luck. I loaned this out today and had the bearing out in 10 minutes. The others didn't even budge. Worth every dollar spent driving it back and forth.
05-02-2010, 09:27 PM
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just rented the tool today no bs took about 2 minutes start to finish to get it out. Took about 7 good slides with the slide hammer
. Note: o'reillys pilot bearing removal tool does not work(to big).
. Note: o'reillys pilot bearing removal tool does not work(to big). 
