Spigot Bush, Pilot Bushing Removal

[AUSMHLY]

Grease, bread and specialty tools can be used to remove a spigot bush.
I used a bolt, nut and screwdriver.

 

[Jack T]

Pretty slick. I found a bolt slightly larger than the bush i.d., filled the void with grease, then threaded the bolt into the bush. Hydraulic pressure brought the bush out as I turned the bolt.

 

[MGGuy]

wow. I was about to post a thread asking how to remove it then I found these posts. Ill try that tomorrow. Thanks AUSMHLY and Jack.

 

[WHT]

You can also buy a serviceable bushing puller on Amazon for $17, or get a loaner from one of the auto part stores. It does make the removal much easier. And, even a cheap puller will last a lifetime with care.

I enjoy various You Tube videos on removing pilot bushings. The bolt and screwdriver seems to be a good method, as does threading the bushing for a bolt, but I would be careful using a hammer to hit a rod or bolt inserted into the pilot bushing against soggy bread or grease (a good amount of the hit is taken by the crankshaft - especially before the bushing starts to move).

For the same reason, I would be careful driving a new, tight bushing into the end of the crankshaft with a hammer. IMO, its worth spending $20 on a inexpensive HF bushing pusher (or making one) that wont stress the bearings and makes it simple to accurately set the pilot bushing depth.

 

[bob hughes]

I had no trouble with mine. it was worn so badly it fell out



Bob