I used an "easy - out" . One that fit the I.D. ; just screw it in ,
grasp the tool , and pull it out . Really !
Mark Hanna
AN5L/13731
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Clarici [SMTP:spritenut@Exit109.com]
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 1998 4:33 PM
> To: Bob Frato
> Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: Spigot Bushing Replacement
>
> Bob Frato wrote:
>
> >
> > How do I remove the old one?
> >
> > Thanks for your help
> >
> > Bob
>
> Bob
>
> There are 2 ways to remove the old pilot (spigot) bush.
> The correct way is to have a metal dowel machined to the inside bush
> clearance, fill the bush with oil, drive the dowel into the bush and
> the
> bush "jumps" up and out on the dowel. (simple hydraulics at work)
> Of course if you do not have the correct dowel, or a lath to make one,
> try chiseling it out. (this always works for me) just slice it with a
> small chisel or old screwdriver down one side and it will come out.
>
> Good luck
> --
> Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
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