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Oct 29, 2003 | 09:39 PM

helicon

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pilot bearing install

i'm putting a new pilot bearing into the crankshaft of my 390, but i wasnt sure how far in it was supposed to go. right now its sitting in with about 3/16" of the bearing sticking out but i cant get it in any further with a rubber mallet. should it be flush? thanks for the help

Oct 29, 2003 | 09:46 PM

adunham

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Put it in your freezer for about an hour before you install it, then try again.

Oct 30, 2003 | 06:26 AM

helicon

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any hints on retrieving it from the crank without buying the tool?

Oct 30, 2003 | 06:47 AM

EPNCSU2006

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Pack the hole full of grease, then put a dowel that's the same size as the hole in it and hit the dowel with a hammer. You may have to pack a little more grease in there after the first couple hits, but that should force the pilot bearing out.