force 120 stuck bearing spool in lower unit

[thayes]

I removed the locking ring and installed a jaw type puller with no luck. I soaked it in blaster and applied heat also with no luck. any ideas

Tom

 

[jerbear56]

Re: force 120 stuck bearing spool in lower unit

It takes a special puller. But if you alternate on the holes, a slide hammer works really well.

 

[john from md]

Re: force 120 stuck bearing spool in lower unit

Whatever you do, be careful. You are dealing with aluminum alloy. Too much of anything can mar or crack it.

John

 

[thayes]

Re: force 120 stuck bearing spool in lower unit

Thank you