Bread - Clutch pilot bushing removal

Needed to replace the clutch pilot bushing in my 67. Previously I would drill a couple of small holes into the old bushing and thread some bolts into it and alternate a slide hammer back and forth to remove it. It was a lot of hassle in my opinion. I spoke with a couple of friends here in the mustang club and got a couple of suggestions.

Axle grease packed into the hole

Bread packed into the hole

I thought the axle grease sounded to be a messy route and grease cost more than a loaf of bread.

I took the inner portion of white bread slices. The crusts just seemed a little thicker than needed and the dog enjoyed the snack while in the garage with me. I took the inner portion and tore it into smaller pieces and stuffed them into the centering hole on the bushing. Soon you will need to take a large punch or socket the same size as the hole to start packing the bread in. I used a metric socket to get me close, but not to close to the size of the hole. Useing the socket and a small hammer to compress the bread in started to force the bushing out. Three pieces of bread later the bushing was out. Cleanup was a breeze taking a regular screwdriver and pulling the bread plug out of the crank. Worked like a charm and thought I would share with others.

Haha.... that's awesome!! I have used grease before but never bread! Nice job!

I, too, have always utilized grease.

But i can see how the bread would work just as well.

BT

Needed to replace the clutch pilot bushing in my 67. Previously I would drill a couple of small holes into the old bushing and thread some bolts into it and alternate a slide hammer back and forth to remove it. It was a lot of hassle in my opinion. I spoke with a couple of friends here in the mustang club and got a couple of suggestions.

Axle grease packed into the hole

Bread packed into the hole

I thought the axle grease sounded to be a messy route and grease cost more than a loaf of bread.

I took the inner portion of white bread slices. The crusts just seemed a little thicker than needed and the dog enjoyed the snack while in the garage with me. I took the inner portion and tore it into smaller pieces and stuffed them into the centering hole on the bushing. Soon you will need to take a large punch or socket the same size as the hole to start packing the bread in. I used a metric socket to get me close, but not to close to the size of the hole. Useing the socket and a small hammer to compress the bread in started to force the bushing out. Three pieces of bread later the bushing was out. Cleanup was a breeze taking a regular screwdriver and pulling the bread plug out of the crank. Worked like a charm and thought I would share with others.

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Did you have to butter it first? Chuck

Wet toilet paper works great too.

Ok, I will follow Chucks lead.

How did you get the toilet paper wet?