Cluth problem, Please help.

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Jul 21, 2004 | 08:31 PM

inflatablepets

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Cluth problem, Please help.

Well, it's been a while since I've been here, so let me tell the story. I bought an 84 F-150 almost 3 years ago. It had a 300 I-6 that had bad rings, so I replaced the engine with a good running junkyard engine. At that time I also replaced the clutch. I couldn';t get the pilot bearing out of the flywheel. It looked like someone had beat it in with a hammer. The bearing felt okay though. Three years later, I can't put the truck into gear without servere grinding of low gear or reverse. It is also sometimes hard to shift gears as well. Well, I guess the main question is: How do I replace the pilot bearing? I tried the hydraulic removal procedure to get it out three years ago. Do I just need to replace the flywheel too. It's surface was in excellent condition at the time with only 0.002 runout on the friction surface, so I de-glazed it. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Karl

Jul 21, 2004 | 08:59 PM

whalerron

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There is a slight bit of room between the bearing and the flywheel. I have always taken the largest carriage bolt whose head will fit in the center of the bearing and hook the head behind the bearing. Then, I take a smaller bolt whose shaft will fit in the bearing alongside of the shaft of the carriage bolt. The purpose of this second bolt is to keep the carriage bolt head from sliding out sideways from under the bearing. Then, I hook a puller up to the carriage bolt and pop out the bearing. This method has never failed me. But, sometimes I do need to grind a bit off of the carriage bolt head until it has the necessary clearance to hook behind the bearing.

Jul 21, 2004 | 09:03 PM

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Cool idea, I might have to try it when i take it all apart.
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Jul 21, 2004 | 09:13 PM

Jimbare

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you can rent a slide hammer or pilot bearing puller from most parts stores. they work good, and usually are quicker than trying to hunt stuff down to make one.

i have done the bolt thing and it does work great, but i dont always have a bolt around that will work. and if i am going to the parts store anyway, well might as well just get the puller and be done.

jim