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[spech]

Hi.I was wondering if anybody knew of a method for removing the inner collar of the timing side main bearing from the drive shaft on a bullet engine. I seem to remember having done it a while back, destroying the shim in the process. I've just fitted one by gently heating it and tapping it into place, only to realise that I'd forgotten to put a shim on first. I don't want to get heavy handed with it as it's a posh bearing and a very posh flywheel. Any ideas? Spech.

[Mark M]

I use a proper tool made by Sykes Pikavant which I bought a long time ago but has proved it's worth! The "official" way was to use a pair of opposed tyre levers but you might need to grind the ends to get them right in. I have seen a ball joint separator as used on cars used in this situation, maybe try that, shouldn't be too expensive? Here's one on Ebay, item number 121548582855

REgards, Mark

[spech]

Just ordered it Mark. At three pound sixteen shillings and fourpence I won't mind having to "modify" it if necessary. Cheers mate!

[Lennie]

That looks like a useful tool for all sorts of applications. I've just ordered one too, the seller is going to wonder what's going on..