Ceiling Fan Bearing Puller

[Wamsutta]

Is there some place in the United States that has the puller so that I don't have to order it all the way from India? Changing ceiling fan bearings is a common practice in India, so that's why all the pullers are over there. I don't want to buy a whole new fan. I like the one I got. It just needs the two bearings replaced.

 

[1foxracing]

Looks like a glorified blind bearing puller to me, why not just find out what size you need and buy a single unit?

 

[Mr_B]

A cheap blind bearing puller set maybe more versatile tool solution pending on cost of special purpose tool.
expect those bearings pretty easy pull as cast housing and no corrosion issues .

 

[paulsomlo]

I think you can get a blind puller kit on loan at Autozone - might even have the right size.

 

[pilotmotor]

pilot bearing pullers for manual trans input shaft support are easy to get , may work for your application . Look like this


https://www.bing.com/images/search?...08032672715112498&selectedindex=13&ajaxhist=0

 

[Bellaireroad]

pilot bearing pullers for manual trans input shaft support are easy to get , may work for your application . Look like this


https://www.bing.com/images/search?...08032672715112498&selectedindex=13&ajaxhist=0

This


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[6PTsocket]

There is always the " hydraulic" method. Put some thick grease in the center hole, find a punch that is less than the ID of the bearing but fairly close but small enough not to get stuck. Strike the punch. It forces grease behind the bearing and pops it out.

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[Billythekid1]

I like

 

[Wamsutta]

Looks like a glorified blind bearing puller to me, why not just find out what size you need and buy a single unit?

1foxracing, I've been looking into blind hole bearing pullers after reading your post. The piece that goes into the bearing that gets expanded is called the "collet" I believe. How do you determine which size collet to use?

 

[1foxracing]

^ 15mm I.D.?
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/ptm-pp1694r15

 

[Wamsutta]

^ 15mm I.D.?
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/ptm-pp1694r15

Inside diameter of the bearing? Is that what you measure to determine the collet size?

 

[Wamsutta]

Literally have never measured. I just look for the one that looks right. If it is too big or small, I grab the next one.

Instead of dicking around with Dremels or other methods, you can have a blind bearing out of a case in about 3 hits of the knocker. It will take as long to get the set out, as it will to pull the bearing.

I have the HF kit. It is great for the money, but the knocker should be heavier. Not 9lb dent puller heavy, but 5lbs would be perfect.

Expensive as heck. I'd have to borrow it and then return it.

 

[Bad Habit]

There is always the " hydraulic" method. Put some thick grease in the center hole, find a punch that is less than the ID of the bearing but fairly close but small enough not to get stuck. Strike the punch. It forces grease behind the bearing and pops it out.

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I've seen this done with simple slices of white bread. Same concept, just force enough something behind the bearing and put enough pressure to push it forward. May be less messy than grease/

 

[Mr_B]

^
we'll be seeing craftsman branded white bread next lol .

The one bearing that full blind hole should be easy and quick get out using hydraulic method with bread, broken up pieces of candle etc etc .
they not that tight and soon move.
sometimes you could find they stuck on shaft rather than housing recess.
the front bearing housing is open as shaft passes through it, you likely get enough purchase on bearing with a chisel/punch through hole to budge it out if didn't come out on the shaft .
Just about any diy trick will work on these as simply not a that high of an interference fit .

 

[Bad Habit]

^
we'll be seeing craftsman branded white bread next lol .

Then 1000's of posts arguing about whether the HF bread is worth it or just buy the Snap-on bread because it the best thing since (wait for it...) sliced bread

 

[6PTsocket]

I've seen this done with simple slices of white bread. Same concept, just force enough something behind the bearing and put enough pressure to push it forward. May be less messy than grease/

Bread. I'll file that away for future reference. Thanks.

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[Mr_B]

In india they use naan bread and their feet .
No Wilton vise, no HF and no tool truck or 68" epiq stuffed with tools .
This like a 15 minute job with common hand tools and bit of old school tricks ...

 

[1foxracing]

Inside diameter of the bearing? Is that what you measure to determine the collet size?

Yes