OEMTOOLS 27059 Pilot Bearing Puller Attachment For Slide Hammer, 2-Jaw Puller Pilot Bearing Removal Tool, Fits 5/8 x 18, 3/4 x 16 Thread Rods, Slide Hammer Extension Compatible With OEMTOOLS 27033

I needed to remove the pilot bearing from my OG – LS1 for a clutch job. I’d seen several videos of people having success w/ the exact setup so went for it.The slide hammer was fine – no machining issues, came in a sturdy case with room for a few other tools. The case didn’t have a molded space for this particular tool but it fit in anyhow.The pilot bearing tool was good also the listed OEM . I did need to take a few corners down (the shiny areas) and disassemble the tool to get it inside the bearing – it was just a little too large to get in otherwise.Once in, a few hits and bam, it was out.There was another review on here that said the slide hammer and bearing puller tools did not work together. I’m not sure if maybe he had a mis manufactured part, but there are 2 sets of threads down in the bearing puller. A larger ¾” and a smaller 5/8” below that. I tried to get a pic of the lower thread set but it’s hard getting a photo inside a black hole.

I had a pilot bushing comfortably resting in its home for 31 years, it did not want to come out. I borrowed a tool from the local parts store, no joy. Tried the trick of packing bread in the cavity and pounding with a bolt; yes, that's really a thing. That didn't work either. After buying this tool, I installed it on my slide hammer and after 3 or 4 whacks, out it came. I couldn't be happier. Too bad I'll probably never use it again, but it was worth every penny.Note that the threaded bore of the tool has two different thread diameters, my slide hammer was the smaller diameter and so I had to insert the hammer shaft in far enough to find the threads. I didn't realize this at first and had a moment of panic. Reading the description on the product page explains this, fyi.

Pilot bearing removal success. Engine 4.9 inline 6 cylinder is in a 1994 Ford F250, the pilot bearing needed to be replaced and this tool did the trick. However, you can see in the pics that the tool was too big to fit inside of the bearing with the rollers still intact. Look at the pic with the new bearing as a example. I beat the dickens out of the old bearing to remove the rollers and plucked out pieces with needle vice grips and screw drivers. Then I could get the Oemtool 27059 inside for a good bite into the grooves on the back side of what was left of the bearing. Using a 7.5 lb weight and a Reese 2" ball that has a 3/4 stud with 18 threads per inch all assembled gave me a mock slide hammer. 3- hits and the bearing came out. Good money spent.

Good product, well made. The teeth of the puller are thick. So they may not fit into thin gaps. Such as the case with a Ford 400 pilot bearing (or Cleveland or Modified or Big Block). It removed the inner bearing section no problem but the sleeve "race" that gets pressed into the crank has thin removal ports that I'm sure Ford had a special tool for. I found a you tube video showing this tool being used to remove that pressed in part, but it did not work for me and went the hydraulic method which popped it quite easily. As in pack the cavity with grease find a socket the same diameter as the opening, reverse it, plug the 3/8 driver hole with an extension then tap the extension with a hammer, add more grease as needed. only with the cavity is completely full with the hydraulic principles work and push the part out. Works great but is messy.

Worked as described for my application I use it for

I bought just the hammer and slide and it’s kind of ridiculous how inexpensive this is for such a high quality slide hammer.If you have a need for a 5lb slide hammer (could probably use a heavier weight with it as well.) Then absolutely get this one, there’s no contest.It’s also got a high quality box and small shop print so it’s easy to store. Very lightweight overall as well.The sliding weight is of good quality and coated properly (way better grip and long lasting finish than a typical cheap galvanized weight) and the shaft is obviously a strong alloy of steel with a very polished finish.

Just as advertised.

I'll need a adapter to get it to fit my slide hammer, fast shipping, looks of good quality, easy to use, great price