ORIGINAL: Jimmy Hoffa
Others may not agree, but I've always just heated up the block with the crank and prop hub in place. Then I place it on a block of wood and tap the crank out with a hammer. Leave the large prop nut on the crank and use a soft mallet or cushion the hammer with a soft piece of wood. This may be the wrong technique but has worked for me many times. Another member please let me know if there is a downside to my technique.
Bearing replacement is an important topic that gets asked on the thread all the time. The problem is that the thread is so large it's hard to find. Maybe a Club Saito Member could make a sticky note or just keep a copy on their computer and paste it each time this comes up.
Phillip
Lacking access to a hydraulic press, our choices are limited as to bearing removal technique. I have been using your technique for decades for bearing removal. I've never had a problem using that technique.
I'm sure that a machinist would snear at the thought of doing it our way - but I'm not a machinist. Darn it!
Ed Cregger