Center section removal

Bad Sport said
I was gonna suggest heat. Might take more than a heat gun though, propane torch maybe?

I got a heat gun does 450/600. Was hoping that was enough. I'm worried a torch will roast the bearings. They are in great condition. But it's an option

skep419 said
If there's no studs I would try and jack to one side. Try and spin it so to speak. Maybe a piece of wood against part of the webbing. Although when it comes loose you better be ready.

Or put a piece of pipe through the yoke. Sissor jack between the housing and the pipe.

I was thinking something like that. A pipe and jack against the housing. But I'm worried about bending/breaking the yoke or u joint or something.

340duster340 said
sometimes they need a good whack with a dead blow.

i have also unscrewed all the nuts and put a floor jack under the case by the numbers (below the yoke) and just jack it up till it pops free.

Did both of those already. Like I mentioned I even jacked it up and bounced it and it didn't come free.

Ottmundr said
Acetylene torch, rosebud tip. If that doesn't work, you will need to buy a new one. Since you give a hoot and don't want to pollute and since I'm such a nice guy, I'll do you the favor of taking it off your hands for FREE! It's a twofer! You stimulate the economy, and you get good car-ma for recycling! Then I recycle MY 7 1/4 to the starving peasants in Red China

New one! You're a pretty funny guy!

Heat is on the list for sure. Just hoping I don't roast the bearings.