SLEEVE pulling TOOL

Over on the N-Board there is a lot of info on this method (and others) in the archives.

You can built a good one cheaply. Use 1/2 or 3/4 allthread, depending on sleeve size. I used 3/4 for my Case LA, 4 5/8 bore. For the top, one of the threepoint drawbars like TSC sells for $20 is very strong nad has a lot of holes for spacing out. Set it on small blocks, drop the allthread through it and hold the allthread up with a flat washer and nut. For the bottom, you will have to find or make something to fit. I found a three point stabilizer bar mount at TSC for about $8. I burned a 1" hole in it for the allthread and it worked well. Could also probably use a short piece of angle, basically what that mount is, but the mount is pretty thick - 3/8" I think. Make sure your bottom part clears webs in the block, cam, etc. Put a nut below it and tighten the top nut to pull. Mine were very tight, I found that they pulled best if I put a bind on the puller, then rapped the side of the block with a 2 1/2 lb hammer. I could watch the sleeve walk up as I vibrated the block. I have pulled 8 sleeves with this with no damage. Four of them were 4 3/4 bore and were thin. Good luck.
RobertTX

Allthread is just threaded rod, available at most hardware and builder's supply. As one of the guys said, it usually is in 3 ft lengths. I used 3/4" diameter because it is pretty stong and the nuts are big enough to always turn easily by hand. TSC is our local discount farm supply chain. You may have another one in your area, I think they all pretty much have similar merchandise. You probably can find the same stuff at your tractor dealer, may cost a little more.

That trick with the weld beads sounds great, but I don't think I am that far along with my welding yet, also not good if you want to reuse the sleeve in another engine.

I was referring to beating on the side of the block in an area where you wont do any damage, but near the sleeve. I would be afraid to hit the bottom of the puller because of possible damage to the sleeve. They can be tough to get out, worse if they are beat up.

Robert

TSC is Tractor Supply .

Good luck and let us know how it goes !

Ford Man