I've used a slide hammer with the correct sized bolt in the main cap and
wailed away. The rear cap is by far the hardest to remove and I usually am
tired after getting it out.
I've also used Gary's method and used a long bolt with a nut on it so I
don't have to constantly move the angle iron.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hogan" <mad@madgrizzle.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 1:16 PM
Subject: U20 bearing cap "suitable puller" question
> I'm in the process (near the end, yeah!) of disassembling my U20 engine
and
> have run into a little snag trying to interpret the "manual". The
"manual"
> states:
>
> 56. Remove the bolts securing the main bearing caps to the cylinder
block.
>
> 57. Using a suitable puller, remove the center and rear main bearing
caps.
> Remove all other bearing caps taking note of their location and
> orientation. Mark them with metal stamps if necessary to PERMANENTLY
> identify them.
>
> What type of puller is "suitable"? I can't imagine my gear puller doing
> any good. Any help would be appreciated...
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Hogan
> 1967.5 2000 SRL31100141 "Solex"
> www.madgrizzle.com
> www.myformulas.com
>
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