I always used a Dremel with a carbide cutter ball. Just go in and out in a
straight line until
you're through the bushing. Of course, stop cutting just before you cut
through and a screwdriver will pry it up and needlenose pliers pull it out.
Only takes a couple of minutes.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
Bruce Woodward wrote:
> I'm getting ready to pull motor on my 1098cc Mark II Midget and renew the
> first motion shaft bushing, the little bronze bushing that is inset in the
> crankshaft and centers the input shaft of the transmission.
>
> My question: None of the local supply houses have an expanding bushing
> puller small enough (1/2" inside diameter) for purchase. Anybody got any
> secrets to alternative removal of this bushing?
>
> bruce@woodward-realty.com
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