Pilot bearing removal question

[KWentling]

BEARING is not definitive - especially as applied to pilots. Answers being given were not as well directed toward a ball bearing as they were toward removal of a plain bearing. Hence the question to overtly clarify ... met with response that appears to have an obnoxious element.

Sorry. I would have thought that was a give away, but I guess not. If he would have said "ball bearing" then everyone would have known. By the way. I bet you have several of that very bearing size on your place. Lots of power tools, alternators, etc. use that size bearing.

 

[Kosmo]

Well for closure of this thread, I finally got the pilot bearing out. Tried the grease and wet paper to no avail. Bought the cheap $19 slide hammer set from HF and broke the 2 cheap accessories that had removal hooks on them. Finally broke down and bought the more substantial pilot bearing puller set at HF. The smallest puller fit with an inner diam fitting of 3/8". Took several tries, as with moderate tightening before hammering, the puller jag pulled past the inner bearing sleeve. Finally realized that it was going to take less play, and running out of options I heated the flywheel around the circumference of the bearing for about 5 min. with a propane torch and really cranked down on the tightening screw of the puller jag. Several really hard blows with the hammer dislodged the bearing but the puller jag was mangled. Will probably not be able to be used again. That sukka was in there tight but there also was no evidence of corrosion. Guess sometimes the Bear gets you.

 

[Jim1934]

Loctite (red) a shaft in the bearing bore. Pull out shaft and brg. using pliers and hammer.
Or drill/tap shaft to accept threaded rod and make a slide hammer.
Jim

 

[SPYDERLK]

Loctite (red) a shaft in the bearing bore. Pull out shaft and brg. using pliers and hammer.
Or drill/tap shaft to accept threaded rod and make a slide hammer.
Jim

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Whereve you been?
... #638 Green is my workhorse. Very strong, but weakens with moderate heat.
larry

 

[Jim1934]

Sorry I am late to the party.
Joined when I needed help with splitting JD 870 and replacing transmission seal and some bearings.
Ok on green. Kinda thin though.
Jim

 

[SPYDERLK]

638 is not one of the thin ones ~ room temp honey.

 

[Raspy]

Jim,
I'll remember the Loctite idea. That is a good one.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Jim,
I'll remember the Loctite idea. That is a good one.

Unfortunately theres no way itll work if you are in a hurry. Gotta wait for it to cure. A little heat helps, but its gonna be hours minimum before its good and strong.

 

[Jim1934]

Unfortunately theres no way itll work if you are in a hurry. Gotta wait for it to cure. A little heat helps, but its gonna be hours minimum before its good and strong.

Very true. One might try super glue, assuming bearing is a slip fit
in its housing.

 

[jimmysisson]

Too late, I know, but my local yard rents pullers...
Jim