Morris Minor Owners Club

How to remove this bronze bush from the crankshaft, I’ve heard it can be removed by filling with grease, then inserting an interference fit rod and giving it a sharp blow, a sort of hydraulic pressure forcing the bush out. Maybe a suitable size tap screwed in might be a better method, any views on this ?

I understand from previous posts that bread is a better medium than grease.
A tap screwed into the bush and then replaced with piece of threaded bar passed through a suitable socket with a washer and nut. Tighten the nut and the bush is pulled from the crankshaft.

Thanks Phil, I ask as I’m preparing for the possible need at some point. The latter option would be my preference.

I generally use the bread dough method and have very occasionally used grease as the medium. Bread is often less messy.

I have used the threading method but rarely - most bearings are too hard to cut a thread. Using the threaded rod as a slide hammer can also be an option.

Depends on the situation - just pick the best that suits the purpose.

The BL repair manual for the Marina/Ital fitted with the 1098cc engine states that the spigot bush should be tapped using a 9/16" UNF tap then screw the appropriate part of adapter set Pt No: AFG 284 AAF into the spigot bush. Attach Pt No: 18G284 to the adapter and impulse extract the defective bush.
A needle roller bearing can be fitted as a service replacement. Use 18G1333 to fit.
Fit the new spigot bush ensuring that the end is flush with the crankshaft counterbore.

Useful information, thank you !