Removing a clutch pilot bearing with Olive Garden garlic bread

[ac427cobra]

We wrapped the threads on a bolt with duct tape until it was a tight fit in the bore of the pilot bearing.

Enjoy!

[video=youtube;wFtpk3Z7ps0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFtpk3Z7ps0[/video]

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[apex svt]

Always heard this worked, guess it does. Nice video!

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

yep, did that with the cheapest bread I could get at the corner store, took about 3 pieces. I used a 3/8 extension, the end that would go on a ratchet is a pretty good fit.

 

[mustanginky]

I used wet paper towels and a large bolt. Worked like a charm. Was surprised it worked like it did. Took a good 10 minutes of hammering and I think 4-5 towels.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

i learned a dead blow hammer doesnt work so well for this though, I got part way through and it didnt wanna go anymore...thought Id been fooled by internet BS. I got a mini sledge and it popped it right out

 

[SlowSVT]

Golly Bruce that's mighty redneck of you. I'm a bit confused you did say you're from Wisconsin not Macon County :??:

............ does this method work with scones?

 

[oldmodman]

Bruce, I used PlayDoh a couple of times. Worked just fine too.

And I also tried putting an M-80 in there and packing it in with PlayDoh. Worked great but it REALLY LOUD! (we tested it on an old Chevy engine that was lying in a friends driveway)

 

[Voodooo413]

I always used grease. Pack it full with a grease gun and use an extension or snug fitting socket. Couple taps of a hammer and pop it goes.


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[04sleeper]

Or use this with a slide hammer and have it out in 3 seconds.

http://www.autozone.com/1/products/21222-pilot-bearing-puller-attachment-27059-oem-27059.html

And no smelling garlic or cleanup! LOL

 

[cj428mach]

Or use this with a slide hammer and have it out in 3 seconds.

http://www.autozone.com/1/products/21222-pilot-bearing-puller-attachment-27059-oem-27059.html

And no smelling garlic or cleanup! LOL

That's what I use, its free to rent and no mess. I ve tried toilet paper with no luck but grease worked.

 

[ac427cobra]

Golly Bruce that's mighty redneck of you. I'm a bit confused you did say you're from Wisconsin not Macon County :??:

............ does this method work with scones?

We were going to make a hook for my slide hammer but the guys wanted to try this. I was a pretty hard core NASCAR fan way back when we used to get garage passes all the time so I guess you could say I'm a bit of a a redneck. ;-)

I would say a scone should work. Or even liver sausage!! oke::lol:

 

[03' White Snake]

My buddy has an actual pilot bearing puller I used. It actually ripped out the inner race only on mine, then I used it again to pull out the outer race of the bearing. I thought I was screwed, but it came right out.

 

[P49Y-CY]

the best one I've found is otc 7318. puts the load against the crank itself. no fuss, no muss!

 

[Crimson2v]

Only hard part is having left over bread sticks. Those are delicious bread sticks.

 

[SnakeBit]

Or use this with a slide hammer and have it out in 3 seconds.

http://www.autozone.com/1/products/21222-pilot-bearing-puller-attachment-27059-oem-27059.html

And no smelling garlic or cleanup! LOL

When we tried to use a slide hammer, the space didn't permit the slide hammer to be perpendicular to the bearing. It was at a downward angle and just ripped the inner race out. We ended up borrowing the OTC tool and the rest popped right out.

 

[centerforce]

You chose the most sacred bread to use!

Thats what whole wheat was made for

 

[Bigggy]

Haha that's something! I've done mine once with grease and paper towel, never imagine how much it would take stuff in there to push the bearing out.

 

[NateDogg]

You wasted that delicious Olive garden bread?!?!?!?

I love that stuff

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

When we tried to use a slide hammer, the space didn't permit the slide hammer to be perpendicular to the bearing. It was at a downward angle and just ripped the inner race out. We ended up borrowing the OTC tool and the rest popped right out.

thats why I tried the bread trick, everything I had seen talked about it ripping out the inner portion then your stuck getting the outer portion out.

 

[04cobruh]

Hahaha bad ass!