I'm ready to pull my INA bearing out and would like to know if one type of puller is better/safer than another....i.e. slide hammer( AutoZone ) vs jack bolt ( Georges Garage )..? Obviously I don't want to have the bearing come apart and lose a pin in the case. New bearing, EV27, EZ push rods, S&S lifters, and steel breather gear going in. 1994 FXDWG, 36,600mi, purchased 12/2013. Thanks for the help.

 

I used the autozone puller. When it's opened there's no way for the bearing to fall apart inside unless the outer race is broke or if you have needles loose and you knock one in when your putting the tool in. it opens up and closes the gaps. If needles were loose you could do the same with any tool

 

Bought mine from George and it worked great.

 

I bought these
http://www.mbsmfg.com/evoincambepu.html

http://www.mbsmfg.com/hadaincambei2.html

 

Thanks for the feed backs, I think I'll use the Auto-Zone puller, close by and free.

 

Free is good, when you see how easily it pops out you'll be glad it didn't cost anything. Two tips for you. First open the box before you leave and make sure the end you'll use isn't mangled. I rented it twice and one was mangled and barely fit. The second time I got a nice new one and it worked better no risk of knocking a needle in.

Secondly be careful on install as you can easily push the new one in way too far. I ended up renting the tool a second time and pulling my new bearing and reinstalling another new bearing. There's a shoulder but the bearing doesn't get installed to it.

 

When I did mine, we turned-down an aluminum rod to fit the hole. Then we filled the hole with grease and hit the rod with a hammer. Bearing popped right out.

 

I take it your cases were split?

 

Thats interesting, I've seen YouTube videos where that was done with bread..!

 

Some good points there, thanks.