On the needle [thrust] bearing in the end of the e-shaft, is it  necessary to
remove the outer race? I dug out the bearings and cage but am  having a time
with the outer
race.   Karibian

Which part are you having trouble with?

--
Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

 I'm referring to the little needle bearings in the flywheel end of  the E
shaft that Tracy said had to be removed. He said he sometimes had to
delicately grind it out. Karibian

Those are not the thrust bearings. Those are the manual
transmission input shaft pilot bearing. Yes it must be
removed to use Tracy's input shaft. Probably a Dremel
tool will work.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.


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There is an automotive puller for removing the bearing from the shaft,
I have one of them. basically what it is a tool that flares at the end
and then
you simply slide hammer it out, you could do similar with a slide  hammer
tool tat has a hook type end on it and use a wedge to stop it coming
back out.

Regards David

There is another mechanics trick to help in situations like this:
Make a nice fitting punch with a diameter just a few thou smaller
than the ID of the bearing, bushing, or shell, to be removed.
Fill the cavity with grease.
Push the tool  into the grease, at least enough to get it aligned.
Smack it sharply with a hammer.
Bingo the shell will be hydraulic'd backwards, and out.
Repeat as necessary

-Reeves

Sorry I missed you at Seven Stock Reeves.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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