Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

[8075mercury]

Does anyone have a bearing carrier removal tool for a 1991 Mercury XR4 that they want to sell?

Or know how to procure one?

The bearing carrier removal tool is #91-73688 according to the shop manual.

Much thanks,
Pat Branch
patbranch7@aol.com

 

[Laddies]

Re: Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

After removing the prop and carrier nut place to flat pieces of 5/16 " metal across the mouth of the lower unit then with the plates in place put a old prop on the shaft a spacer (we use a old style prop with the spacer washer turned upside down) place the prop nut back on the shaft and tighten it to pull the carrier loose.

 

[8075mercury]

Re: Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

Much thanks for the advice!

This is a good way to pull the bearing carrier instead of buying a specialty puller per the factory manual. I will use your method to get the bearing carrier out.

However, I am sorry as I was not clear in my original post that I first need the tool to remove the bearing carrier cover nut. I have made tools for small engines, but this cover nut is pretty large. Is there a clever way to get the cover nut off too?

Thanks again for the help.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

You will need that tool, not only for removal but to get it tightened back up

 

[8075mercury]

Re: Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

Good point.

Thanks for the help.

 

[j_martin]

Re: Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

If it's a stock XR4, it's a smaller bore than a standard V6 lower. I borrow a homemade wrench made for an inline 6 from a friend. It was made from a piece of pipe, turned down a little and notched on a mill. It works fine.