C-2 BB pilot bearing

[Hector G.]

I'm replacing the pilot bearing, clutch and clutch plate. How does one remove the old pilot bearing from the crankshaft? Is there a special tool? Thanks for your help. Hector

[John H.]

Re: C-2 BB pilot bearing

Hector -

Run a 5/8" tap through it, then run a 5/8" bolt through it until the bolt bottoms out on the crank; keep turning the bolt and it will pull the bushing right out.

[Hector G.]

Re: C-2 BB pilot bearing

Great Idea! I tried several different techniques last night. Obviously none of them worked. Good to hear from you again John. Hope all is well. Hector.

[Patrick T.]

Re: C-2 BB pilot bearing

I used a small giveaway Louisville Slugger ash baseball bat and cut it at the narrowest diameter of the taper. Then I filled up the pilot bearing cavity with bearing grease and tapped on the end of the bat with a hammer a couple times and it popped right out. PT