IMS Install help! IMS bearing not centered

[truegearhead]

Originally Posted by 2000boxster986

To JFP in PA: I too am installing my IMS bearing via the Pelican article and have the sprocket locked with three set screws. Two tensioners are removed as well per the Pelican article. My IMS is also cocked a bit in the case hole.
Now I'm concerned after reading your response below... I currently have a new (pelican) bearing stuck half way in the IMS and hopefully will be pulling it back out when LN sends a hexagon shaft tool to fit the new bearing shaft (ordered it yesterday)... Once/if I get the bearing out is it possible to put tensioners back in (or not) and rotate to TDC? I don't think I want any movement here but need to ask. If this isn't possible then I'm going to make a lock that fits to the engine case and one or two of the bolts on the flywheel flange.
Too bad the LN and Pelican procedures are so different. Seems it can really get us hobbyist in hot water. Appreciate any info you wish to share on my issue. It appears others have been in similar positions. Thank you, Rgs, John mickymingjh@gmail.com

I got around this by grinding an angle into the ims pulling tool so the bearing would funnel into the cylinder. The funnel straightened the bearing as I pulled it out and once it was most of the way into the removal tool I inserted the set screws. I used an angle grinder to grind the angle into the tool and it turned out pretty precise(for an angle grinder). If your nervous to grind your but want to give it a shot I can send you mine.

I agree with you, it is unfortunate that the LN and pelican procedures are different.

[2000boxster986]

Hi Truegearhead. Thank you for the offer. If you have a pic that would be perfect. My removal tool does have a bevel inside to help guide the bearing so I'm thinking this might be what you're referring to, if not a pic would sure be appreciated.

JFP, Thank you, I copy!
The sad part is this; I had TDC locked to begin with (before I stated with the old bearing pull) then I read and re-read the Pelican article and thought I was doing something wrong... so, I switched methods and locked the sprocket once all three holes showed showed some sprocket meat. I figured this method was to prevent having a chain slip at the IMS sprocket so it made sense to lock the sprocket. Now knowing the sprocket is press fit concerns me. The set screws are just hand tight, no more. What further concerns me is the new bearing I now have stuck on the damn IMS. Hopefully the LNE tool will arrive soon so I can get that off and attempt a re-install providing I didn't damage anything. So next would be install the bearing correctly and then try to get the cover back on. So I may have to release the third tensioner to get the IMS to move back to center. I'll try that.
I realize I've followed a procedure here that was supposed to work but it appears to have some issues. Granted more research would have been a good idea... but that didn't happen and now it may backfire, I hope not! I appreciate your expertise and response. Cheers, John

[truegearhead]

Originally Posted by 2000boxster986

Hi Truegearhead. Thank you for the offer. If you have a pic that would be perfect. My removal tool does have a bevel inside to help guide the bearing so I'm thinking this might be what you're referring to, if not a pic would sure be appreciated.

JFP, Thank you, I copy!
The sad part is this; I had TDC locked to begin with (before I stated with the old bearing pull) then I read and re-read the Pelican article and thought I was doing something wrong... so, I switched methods and locked the sprocket once all three holes showed showed some sprocket meat. I figured this method was to prevent having a chain slip at the IMS sprocket so it made sense to lock the sprocket. Now knowing the sprocket is press fit concerns me. The set screws are just hand tight, no more. What further concerns me is the new bearing I now have stuck on the damn IMS. Hopefully the LNE tool will arrive soon so I can get that off and attempt a re-install providing I didn't damage anything. So next would be install the bearing correctly and then try to get the cover back on. So I may have to release the third tensioner to get the IMS to move back to center. I'll try that.
I realize I've followed a procedure here that was supposed to work but it appears to have some issues. Granted more research would have been a good idea... but that didn't happen and now it may backfire, I hope not! I appreciate your expertise and response. Cheers, John

Mine had a bevel as well and I could feel the bearing pull into the bevel but then stop which is what gave me the idea to cut the sharp angle into the puller. I'll send a pic when I'm able to get back to the garage

[2000boxster986]

Here's the pic of the issue with the bearing. It didn't take much to get it off kilter... It won't move at all. I can rotate the shaft and feel the bearings track so it's under some pressure (or I damaged it). The brace is very similar to what Feelyx used.
Thank you guys for sharing my pain. I'm sure it will be fine as soon as I get that pesky bearing back out.