I use this tool works nicely
http://performancehandtools.com/OTC-Pilot-Bearing-Puller-12-to/M/B000NIXGF0.htm

Bob Donalds
Boston engine
----- Original Message -----
From: "GMac999" <gmac999@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: tool needed

> Ken,
>
> I've used the dowel and also one of the clutch alignment tools.  The
> alignment tool I've used is one of the plastic splined one that comes
> with
> an aftermarket clutch kit.  It worked the best, but I did take off
> the loop
> that comes on the end.  I filled the bearing with grease, insert the
> tool
> and smack with a lead shot hammer.  I did have to repeat a couple of
> times,
> but it worked right out.  One warning,  wear goggles.  I've had the
> grease
> shoot out if I filled it too full and the dowel or alignment tool
> wasn't
> fully in.  :-)
>
> Greg McKinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> Kenneth Lewis
> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:26 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: tool needed
>
> Matt,
> Grinding it down crossed my mind (for a second) but since it was not
> mine I
> did not. I have a slide hammed and will attempt to concoct something.
> Else I
> will attempt the tight fitting dowel technique suggested.
> Thanks,Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
> Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Roberds" <mattroberds@cox.net>
> To: "Kenneth Lewis" <kdlewis@northstate.net>
> Cc: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:24 AM
> Subject: Re: tool needed
>
>
>> On Tue, 8 May 2007, Kenneth Lewis wrote:
>>> Unfortunately the puller's jaws were a tad too wide to insert into
>
>>> either of the bearings I was trying to remove.
>>
>> I have pulled a bearing before using just one of the jaws in the
> puller.
>> The hole in the bearing was big enough for the lip of one jaw to
> fit
>> through, but not both jaws.  If you're just using one jaw, make
> sure
>> there is clear space behind the slide hammer; sometimes the one jaw
>
>> slips out and you end up slinging the hammer behind you.
>>
>> Another idea: decide to keep the puller, and grind/file its jaws
>> narrower to fit the bearing.  Don't grind the lip down unless you
>> absolutely have to - just grind on either side of the jaw to make
> it
>> narrower.  Then you can return the slide hammer and get most of
> your
>> money back.
>>
>> You can either rent the slide hammer again later, or casually
> acquire
>> the pieces you need to make one to fit the puller.  Somewhere
>> recently, I have seen a rather clever way of making a slide hammer
> out
>> of pipe fittings, but I don't remember where I saw it.
>>
>> Matt Roberds
>>
>
>
>
>
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