Bearing puller idea -holy crap it worked

[JasonGotaProblem]

I've been fighting longer than I care to admit to pull a bearing out of a cap from a 970. Well i know there's several workable ways to do it. And I may have just stumbled onto another. Or maybe you all already know this and I'm just late to the party. Either way.

Drill bit to match ID of bearing and a bent nail/pick of your choice (that can fit in the groove of the drill bit) is all you need. But a bench mount vise doesnt hurt.  Squeeze the pick toward the drill bit to maintain pressure.

Holy crap I almost screamed out in excitement when it came loose. So i took a pic to share the idea and hopefully not forget it myself.

[Brewcrafter]

Sweet! = john

[ExcessiveAngler]

Nice going Jason!
How hard was it to get the top washer out?
Or maybe they weren't present in your bearing assembly? Isn't there a spring or something in there too?
I've always just taken the whole thing out and soaked it for goof off a few days, then flushed the crap out of them!
Not sure, if I want/need to speed mine up! these heavy spooled demons, are already hard to control lol!
One of my 980s, I got it loaded with grease to slow it down lol!

[Cor]

Yes indeed, another good idea.   I usually use one of those expanding bolts and find it works well to.

[Bill B]

Great idea.  Will be keeping that in the ol' toolbox on top of my shoulders.  Bill

[alantani]

interesting!!!

[steelfish]

kinda similar idea to the Jam key the guy of Bearing bad tool is using along with his modified tweezers

the goal is to put enough pressure to avoid the tip to slip when pulling

PS: I like MacGyver solutions like yours, tho

[Reeltyme]

Thanks Jason, I'm filing that one for the future.

[Hytekrednek]

the Bearing Bad tools are wonderful! I do want to get the jam key version of 3 different sizes eventually. I usually only work on freshwater bass fishing size baitcasters and spinning reels. Not sure, but I dont think the slide hammer tool he makes would be of much use for my needs. What do yall think?

[akroper]

I don't know if this would be of help in working with something as small as a fishing reel, but I have at various times removed automotive clutch pilot bearings from a blind hole with grease or water-soaked toilet paper.  I've heard of people using bread for the same purpose.  It's just basic hydraulics.