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> 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.
>
>
> --------------------------------
>
> 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.

good idea Reeves, some of those "OLD MECHANICS" were pretty sharp. Bet
this can get a bit messy!
Bill Jepson


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