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Starter Bearing
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:55 am
by curtis966
How do I remove this bad boy? Can't really pry at it because I don't want to damage the copper or the arm. So what would you guys suggest? Thanks!
Re: Starter Bearing
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:28 pm
by Johnniespeed
I use a bearing separator and press it off using a hydraulic press. You could try a small gear puller, but if you pull on the outer race, that can cause damage to the bearing. Remember to never side load a bearing when removing or installing.
Re: Starter Bearing
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:20 pm
by DENMANSHAFFER
If it feels bad, pull it with a gear puller. these bearings don't cost much anyway. drive new one back on carefully with pipe (plastic or metal) that only touches inner race.
Re: Starter Bearing
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:16 am
by curtis966
I'm not reusing the bearing anyway I just need the rear lol. I don't have a gear puller or a press tho but thanks for the advise haven't gotten back to that project since I posted.
Re: Starter Bearing
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:59 pm
by speedy25
curtis966 wrote: I don't have a gear puller or a press tho but thanks for the advise
Then its time to get one! Even a cheap Harbor Fright tool will pull that bearing off without causing damage.
-SP
