[TR] Pilot bush -- TR3

[Jim Henningsen]

That’s awesome.  Love the bread trick.  Also have not seen a pilot bushing like that before.  Glad you got it out.
Jim Henningsen


> On Nov 26, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Steve Kirby <sackirby at chinaautogroup.com> wrote:
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> OK, call me crazy, but watch this YouTube video on how to remove a pilot bushing or bearing with bread.
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00OlG5E8vLk
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> I have found pullers to be of little use as it is hard to get a grip on the back side of the bushing…..but this method actually works.
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> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Triumph
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 8:14 AM
> To: 'David Friedlander' <forzion7 at gmail.com>; 'DAVE HOGYE' <dlhogye at comcast.net>; 'New England Triumphs' <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>; 'TR3 Triumphs' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Pilot bush -- TR3
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> When I tried to replace mine years ago on my 59 TR3A, I tried all the usual tricks. I even bought a pilot bushing puller. Eventually I stuck my finger into the bushing and found I could move it fore and aft about 1/8 inch as it was loose in the bore but it hit the back side of the flywheel and would go no further. Once I removed the flywheel it popped right out.
> Afterwards, I measured the holes and the flywheel hole was definitely smaller than the crankshaft hole.
> Bob Maassel
> Fort Wayne
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> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Friedlander
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:59 AM
> To: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye at comcast.net>; New England Triumphs <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>; TR3 Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Pilot bush -- TR3
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>  
> Thanks, Dave. Interesting. There seems to be a difference of opinion on this subject. But, if the flywheel needs to be resurfaced anyway, it may be a moot point. I guess I’ll pull off the flywheel and, if the pilot bush still doesn’t budge, I’ll have to take more drastic measures…
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> Dave
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> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 10:53 AM DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi Dave,
> The flywheel does not need to come off.  There are tricks to removing the bushing with a grease gun or jamming a piece of bread in there.  Forcing something in there will push out the bush.
> If you are replacing the clutch disc and pressure plate the flywheel should always come off and be resurfaced.
> Dave H. 
> On 11/17/2021 7:03 AM David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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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