<VV> clutch pilot bushing removal tool

[Jim Houston]

I bought a square nut and 3" long bolt from ACE hardware... about .95 -- 
works fine!

Jim Houston

Dennis Pleau wrote:
> Four slices of bread $0.20.  This tool $25.00.  I would need to remove 125
> pilot bushings before I broke even.  Actually I don't use bread anymore, I
> have a 5/8 coarse tap which works great.  I got the tap with a bunch of
> tools I bought at an estate sale, so I can't say what I paid for it.  I
> bought a coffee can of taps, drill bits, easyouts (a misnomer) , etc... for
> something like $10.00.
>
> dp
>
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> Subject: <VV> clutch pilot bushing removal tool
>
> check out the tool on www.SpringerTool.com <http://www.springertool.com/>.
> ordered a medium sized one to remove the roller bearing bushing that had
> been in the engine since 1986. came out in 5 minutes with no cleanup. when
> you look at the order page it says the med will go down to .4?? which is
> incorrect. when the screw is removed the pilot bushing hole has to be .555
> for the tool to clear. stock bushing measues .590 so it shouldn't be a
> problem. after inserting the tool you insert the screw and once it's against
> the crank the bushing will start to come out. he's in the process of making
> a new design but this will do the job. the small size won't work. it's a
> very well made tool and i don't see how he can make, sell and mail for $25.
> no more grease, bread or whatever(VBG)-mike mann
>
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