Dave Nelson
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Been using this method for many years, I substitute the tap for a fine thread 3/4 in. bolt , the one that comes with a steering wheel puller works fine, no mess involved and you can save the bread for a sandwich.
Sandwich to remove the pilot bushing???
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KingofThings
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- May 8, 2020
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Bread is the way 
frank5s
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The grease packing tool look nice nice but a hot dog bun or bread slice is
usually readily available. Cheaper too
usually readily available. Cheaper too
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KingofThings
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badazz81z28
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if I recall…I think some newer engine cranks I have seen are drilled to lighten and have a freeze plug in the back. I probably would look before I tried the tap and screw trick.
I have found that Sourdough works better than Multi-grain! LOLYeah...lol Just replaced the pilot BUSHING on my TA. It was SO jacked-up I was using an old input shaft and really good wheel bearing grease and got NOTHING! (except grease spit at me). Then I recalled...
WOW...worked like a charm!!! Seems weird shoving a piece of bread in the hole...but I can 100% confirm. Works per design...ish....lol
TY Biker!!
Big up side is the clean-up.
KingofThings
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- May 8, 2020
- 428
BEST use for that flavor I've EVER heard!I have found that Sourdough works better than Multi-grain! LOL
Big up side is the clean-up.
Hot water squirt then dry and oil.
Phil G
Veteran Member
The way *I* have always taken out Bronze pilot bushings was to pack them with the old thick drum type wheel bearing grease, then used a wooden dowel that *just barely* fits in the center, then hit it with a hammer! They all came out, no problem.''
Since I always replaced them with well-greased needle bearings I have never had to take THEM out, but I think a "lifter removal tool" (the little slide-hammer type) would do it for them. You're going to destroy it but it doesn't matter.
I never had any old input shafts and didn't think a clutch alignment tool would work (I have them too)...
Since I always replaced them with well-greased needle bearings I have never had to take THEM out, but I think a "lifter removal tool" (the little slide-hammer type) would do it for them. You're going to destroy it but it doesn't matter.
I never had any old input shafts and didn't think a clutch alignment tool would work (I have them too)...
cadillac_al
Veteran Member
I love the bread trick but I have never had the chance to try it yet. When I saw the title of this thread I thought somebody is finally going to use a peanut butter sandwich. LOL. I bet it would work too.
On my last one, I literally did just that. I ate the rest of the bun that I didnt need while laying under the car.As in bread doesn't cost much...bread!
AND a handy snack should one be so inclined...
