best tool to remove crank bearings

[r7000]

I have an MS250 and a husq 450, and I'd like to know beforehand if removing the two crank bearings is easy, hard, not worth it buy a whole new saw?

And would a simple clam shell bearing separator something like this work?
https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-...e-puller-and-bearing-separator-set/347218_0_0

I do not plan on ever doing more than these two saws so four bearings total, I think I am doing just rings on the MS250 but new rings and new cylinder on the 450, but for the low cost of bearings I'm this far in I'd prefer to replace them so long as it does not turn in to a disaster project. thanks.

 

[stihl_head1982]

The MS250 is a clam shell design. The whole saw has to be disassembled to replace the crank bearings. (Many guys hate the clam shell saws like the 250 -- I really don't mind them at all).
You can use a bearing separator like you have pictured or a simple 2 jaw puller to remove the bearings from the crank with a small 12v type impact. Done it many times.
Use a better grade bearing in the MS250 as well.

 

[brandonstclair20]

I use one of these.

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[WCfirewoodguy]

Old post but here's a link for similar tools; https://www.vevor.com/bearing-pulle...ng-splitter-tool-kit-with-case-p_010624616610