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Re[2]: Rear main bearing cap removal

To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re[2]: Rear main bearing cap removal
From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:37:53 -0800
Like Mike says, you need a puller like the one shown in the manual. I made 
one from a flat steel bar, with wood blocks at each end. A bolt threading 
down the center into the main cap will pull the cap up. As the block came 
up, I varied the height of the wood blocks.

Fred - So.SF
(wishing I had two more to rebuild!)

________________________ Reply Separator ___________________________
>Subject: Re: Rear main bearing cap removal
>Author:  Mike Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
>Date:    11/18/99 3:39 PM
>
>Stephan,
>Don't you have one of those cool pullers that are shown in the manual 
>:-} I had the same problem with mine. I had to tap it back and forth
>with a plastic head hammer. I even tried threading a bolt in the hole 
>and clamping a set of vise grips on it, so I would have a surface to 
>hit on.
     >
>What is the easiest way to do this?
     >
>Mike
>One 2000 down, and two more to rebuild.
     

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