[DeTomaso] Needle Bearing Pilot Bushing Won't Budge

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

there's always heating the area around it to allow the metal to expand OR
dry ice on it to all it to contract/shrink (wear gloves).

after those options and pen. oil, the options get rather destructive and new
parts required.

Good Luck

Michael Shortt
On Apr 24, 2011 5:59 PM, "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net> wrote:
> I have a needle-bearing type pilot bushing that I'm replacing while the
> engine is out of the car. I set up a slide-hammer style blind bearing
> puller and was able to pull the center out of the assembly on the first
> pass.
>
> I set the hammer up with the next size shaft to pull the rest of the
> assembly, but it won't budge. I remember it as being quite tight when it
> went in. The slide part of the assembly on the slide hammer eventually
gave
> up and just came out/ I'm stumped. I'll try soaking it in penetrating oil,
> but would appreciate any other suggestions.
>
> Thanks
> Mike Thomas
>
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