Crank bearing came out with the crank

[Paulie B]

Welp I got it off. A lil' heat and a modified jaws type puller and she came off pretty easy. I also have the new ones installed in the cases. As soon as my crank chills out in the freezer I'll install that tonight. Thank you for your help everyone.

[daBIGstuff]

How did you get your other bearing out of the case?

[dechlin]

if you have access to a hydralic press use a bearing separator like this http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101

[Paulie B]

Originally Posted by daBIGstuff

How did you get your other bearing out of the case?

I pulled the seal and heated the case (not the bearing) then knocked it out from the back side.

[daBIGstuff]

what did you use to heat the case?

My manual says not to take a direct flame to the case because it would ruin the hardining.

[Paulie B]

Originally Posted by daBIGstuff

what did you use to heat the case?

My manual says not to take a direct flame to the case because it would ruin the hardining.

I used a small butane torch used for soldering. I spent about 5 minutes heating it up without spending too much time in one area. I doubt I did any damage. I would not recommend a oxy/acetylene torch though.

[daBIGstuff]

what if i used a propane torch instead of butane. would it be any hotter.

Btw thanx for the help, i have been trying to get them out for a while.

[Paulie B]

You'll be alright with a propane torch too. Just run it in a circle around the case where it holds the bearing. Don't stay in one spot.
FWIW this method is the way LOTS of people do it so I think you will be OK.

[250r king]

that trick works had to do it my self get some woodin shimms to pry wit so u dont scar ur crank