Remove bearings

[Joeymf]

What’s a good way to get this off came off with it when splitting the case

[kdxdazz]

Half moon style bearing puller, I don't know the correct terminology

[billie_morini]

kdxdazz:
are you describing this (2 photos)? Some people call this a bearing splitter.

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[Joeymf]

You sure that’s gonna work what’s a different method if it don’t flat head with a hammer ??

[KDXGarage]

bearing puller

You can usually get one on loan from a chain auto parts store.

Don't use a screwdriver and hammer.


I suggest you watch a bunch of videos on this stuff to educate yourself. Crankshafts are expensive. Other parts are also.

[Joeymf]

Ok thank you

[Molly's 70]

Can you feel or detect any vertical play in the big end rod bearing? Side to side play is normal but should be measured anyway with a feeler guage.

[Joeymf]

Yes side to side play no up and down and it should be fine

[Joeymf]

Ima just have it inspected at a shop

[Joeymf]

Yea never mind ima run it how it is I’m already spending too much money

[Molly's 70]

No vertical play in the rod, I would run it.

[Joeymf]

By that you mean up and down play right bc it don’t have that

[Molly's 70]

Sounds good to go.

[Joeymf]

Can I re use these bearings

[SS109]

No. Always replace your crank bearings after using tools to remove them.

[Joeymf]

So I bought this tool it didn’t work any other way to go about this

[bufftester]

That is the correct type of tool, but that looks like the harbor freight special that is not large enough. I have the Tusk Tool which works great but isn't cheap. You may be able to make yours work by using longer bolts to connect the 2 halves together. Also be liberal with the heat on the bearing.

You can watch video HERE

[billie_morini]

Joeymf, sorry to see you are struggling with this. Check that video that bufftester linked above. Like bufftester says, you may be able to make yours work by using longer bolts on the bearing contact plates and/or increasing the standoff lengths. Without a photo from your setup, I can't tell for sure. Additional notes: 1) the Tusk bearing puller costs about $65, and 2) Yes, there is another way. You'd take the crank to a machine shop.

[billie_morini]

oh, make the bearing with a paint dab before pulling it so you know which side goes into the case and which side goes against the crank.