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Where can I find the tool that removes and re-installs the new style inner bearings, relatively cheap?  I have the George's tool for '99-06, have used it 50 times flawlessly. Got a '09 on the lift and need the new bearing tool or maybe parts that allow the '99-06 tool to do the job.

Thanks!

http://www.georges-garage.com/tc_engine_2.htm

with a paypal deposit of $100 (gift funds) I'll send you one of mine.. when you return it, I'll deduct $20 and refund $80 to you.  I've done this several times on the "other" forum and no issues.  If you don't return it, simply don't get your money back.

Just go to Autozone and rent their Blind Hole bearing remover.  It works fine and just use your old cam to tap in the new bearings.  Works great.

 

never thought about using the old cams for insertion.. knew there was a reason I was keeping those old SE 255s around!   

I bought both the installer and remover for 99-06 and 07- current for $120 on eBay brand new....

Quote from: 05fatboy95 on April 17, 2014, 06:58:09 AM
I bought both the installer and remover for 99-06 and 07- current for $120 on eBay brand new....

07 and up from ebay here too. Did you have any issues getting the puller into the old bearings? Mine was so tight going in it chewed the "teeth" on the puller up. It didn't look to me like the puller went all the way through the bearing to the other side of the housing either.  The Jims tool's I bought for my shovel cam bearings did a much better job.

Mark

Quote from: 76shuvlinoff on April 17, 2014, 07:18:43 AM

Quote from: 05fatboy95 on April 17, 2014, 06:58:09 AM
I bought both the installer and remover for 99-06 and 07- current for $120 on eBay brand new....

07 and up from ebay here too. Did you have any issues getting the puller into the old bearings? Mine was so tight going in it chewed the "teeth" on the puller up. It didn't look to me like the puller went all the way through the bearing to the other side of the housing either.  The Jims tool's I bought for my shovel cam bearings did a much better job.

Mark

It seemed a little tight on the 07 and newer ones so i put it in a vice and and gave it a little squeeze. Now it works perfect. If I did this all the time I would buy a better set for sure. But for the couple I do a year this works great.

I use my George's garage tool (similar to 320640 but silver and comes with bearing pilot) more than I do the others. takes me 5 minutes to pull and replace bearings.

using the other 2 tools I have takes a little longer and doesn't accomplish the job any differently.  Besides I like hearing the different tone made when the bearing slips into and seats in the race with the strike of a hammer.   

I don't like using the auto parts store blind pullers,seen too many guys break the bearing.get the right tool (good offer from ULTANUTZ),also to install them,i don't like using a cam (or any other steel tool) to tap them in,i made mine from delrin (nylon type stuff),very easy on the bearing (don't forget to install them # side out)

George has an update for the older style tool to install to remove and install the newer bearings.

bought a whole set from harbor freight for 39$ I think. have done several cam swaps with no problem..

Quote from: bdub70 on April 17, 2014, 06:28:56 AM
Just go to Autozone and rent their Blind Hole bearing remover.  It works fine and just use your old cam to tap in the new bearings.  Works great.

Thanks for the offer!  I'll be in touch.
V1

Try these guys    www.mbsmfg.com  use promo code HPMAG14 for discount.

Quote from: bdub70 on April 17, 2014, 06:28:56 AM
Just go to Autozone and rent their Blind Hole bearing remover.  It works fine and just use your old cam to tap in the new bearings.  Works great.

Thanks for the offer!  I'll be in touch.
V1

Sorry.  Quoted wrong post....meant for Ultranutz rental offer...

MBS a http://www.mbsmfg.com/index.html Item HPTC96-C29 is a set of puller and installer for $94.99.  If you buy them separate it is 1/2 again as much

Quote from: 08FLHTC on April 18, 2014, 07:59:24 AM
MBS a http://www.mbsmfg.com/index.html Item HPTC96-C29 is a set of puller and installer for $94.99.  If you buy them separate it is 1/2 again as much

check them out in vendor area as they have a 10% off code as well i use there product on 07-up and works great i need there puller for  99-06 that are coming

V1...got a question.  If you've used your current cam tools 50 times, that means they've paid for themselves 45 times over.  This probably means you'll use the new cam tools another 50 times.  So, why not got outright buy them?  Didn't the current tools prove to be a great investment?

Is this the one you rent from autozone? Seems to be missing the plate?

That's a slide hammer type, no plate across the cam chest needed.

Words to the wise....use a collet style puller instead of the of the 3 jaw puller offered at the parts stores. Application of uniform pressure is key.....the last thing you want is the inner race to come flying out at you and the bearings inside your motor. Sort of shoots the budget all to hell.....
I bought this one for about $35......ruling out hamfistedness, it works fine. http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Bearing-Removal-08-0501/dp/B007GR4POW
Installing the new ones is pretty easy using an old cam with a nylon washer between the bearing and cam...just chill the bearings in the freezer, heat the cam chest with a heat gun and a drop of assy. lube and all is well. Remember to check placement before removal, #'s out and when all else fails.....have another beer!