[TR] [NET] Pilot bush -- TR3

[David Friedlander]

Thanks again to everyone. I divided a method for getting the pilot bush
out.

See photo:

[image: image.png]

I didn't know it had a knurled end! No wonder it had such a grip on the
crank!

Dave


On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 4:35 PM tritriple <tritriple at aol.com> wrote:

> When all else fails......dynamite!!!! Just a small charge....
>
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: David Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> Date: 11/17/21 3:41 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Sujit Roy <triumphstag at gmail.com>
> Cc: Randy and Valerie DeRuiter <deruiterville at hotmail.com>,
> tritriple at aol.com, Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>, New England
> Triumphs <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> Subject: Re: [NET] [TR] Pilot bush -- TR3
>
> Thank you, everyone for all your well-informed and helpful responses!
>
> I have now removed the flywheel and delivered it to the local machine shop
> for resurfacing. In the meantime, the pilot bush STILL will not come out of
> the back of the crankshaft and I am devising plans to get it to move. I
> love when people say, "Do this and it will just pop out!" Riggght....  :- )
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:28 PM Sujit Roy <triumphstag at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> When taking flywheel off on a Stag they recommend replacing the bolts.
>> Not cheap.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021, 12:03 PM Randy and Valerie DeRuiter <
>> deruiterville at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> No problem with an impact wrench for removal.  To reinstall, here is my
>>> version of a flywheel locking tool.  I'm unsure of the Churchill Tool
>>> number, but note the calibrated on the 2x4 wedge where the flywheel teeth
>>> dug in and locked.  Just tap the wedge in the starter hole to immobilize
>>> the flywheel, torque down, and remove the highly calibrated tool for later
>>> use.
>>>
>>> Randy
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of David
>>> Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com>
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:27 AM
>>> *To:* tritriple at aol.com <tritriple at aol.com>
>>> *Cc:* triumphs at autox.team.net <triumphs at autox.team.net>;
>>> net at newenglandtriumphs.org <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [TR] [NET] Pilot bush -- TR3
>>>
>>>
>>> Since the flywheel/crank rotate when I try to loosen the flywheel bolts
>>> with a ratchet wrench, is it permissible to use an air impact wrench to
>>> loosen them or is that not a good idea?
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 10:34 AM John Bowe via NET <
>>> net at newenglandtriumphs.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> A couple ways to remove bush..... If you have a wood dowel the right
>>> size.  Fill the hole with grease and then jam dowel into bush. The pressure
>>> of grease behind bush should push it out.  Another way is to find a thread
>>> tap the right size for inside bush and wind it in. The tap will bottom out
>>> in flywheel and pull the bush out.  If you have a small seal puller with
>>> the outside facing arms that could work if there is room for fingers to get
>>> behind bush edges.    Just a few of many ways.    See ya, John B.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: David Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
>>> To: TR3 Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>; New England Triumphs <
>>> net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
>>> Sent: Wed, Nov 17, 2021 10:03 am
>>> Subject: [NET] Pilot bush -- TR3
>>>
>>> Good morning listers!
>>>
>>> A quick question: To remove the pilot bushing from the crank, do
>>> I also have to remove the flywheel? I've already removed the disc
>>> and pressure plate but the pilot doesn't seem to want to budge....
>>>
>>> Thanks for any insights,
>>>
>>> Dave
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