straight cut gear and kicker gear quastion

[greasergroff]

when switching to a billet basket and straight cut gears how do you safely remove stock kicker gear from the back of the stock basket?Any info and pics would be great.I was gonna give it a shot but i really dont want to fudge up the brass sleeve.thanks guys

[locogato11283]

I just use a socket the same size as the bushing and press it out. Then install it the same way.

[greasergroff]

I just use a socket the same size as the bushing and press it out. Then install it the same way.

so its as easy as that huh? should i freeze the assembly or heat the outside or just leave as is and press it out? also does it make it easier if i push it one way instead of the other?

[locogato11283]

I've never frozen or heated any of mine. It has to be pushed out towards the back of the basket. The bushing and kick start gear are one piece.

[greasergroff]

I've never frozen or heated any of mine. It has to be pushed out towards the back of the basket. The bushing and kick start gear are one piece.

ok cool thanks for quick replys and ill give it a shot

[camatv]

i have a tool that goes in the press pushes them right out.

[greasergroff]

yeah thats what i am going to make as well.im guessing you turned down a piece of steel or aluminum that fit nicley inside the brass sleeve and left a little lip to catch the edge on the outside of the sleeve?at least thats what im going to do so it will not distort the brass in any way.just have to find some time to get to my buddies house to use his lathe lol.can you post a pic of how your tool looks?