Oversize bearing retrofit using internal wire lock and installation tool/method for installation

A tool for retrofit installation of an engine component having a captive portion and a retaining component, the tool comprising:

• a flange having a hole pattern matching at least a portion of a hole pattern of an engine block design;
• a tool body coupled to the flange for accepting the captive portion of the first engine component when the captive portion of the first engine component is installed in the tool;
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• a tapered sleeve disposed within the tool body for compressing the retaining component when the captive portion of the engine component is installed in the tool with the retaining component engaged with a first mating channel of the captive portion of the engine component, wherein the tapered sleeve has a diameter adapted for mating with an inside diameter of an end of a second engine component that receives the captive portion of the first engine component after installation of the first engine component.

A tool for retrofit installation of an engine bearing having a captive portion and a wire lock, the tool comprising:

• a flange having a hole pattern matching at least a portion of a hole pattern of an engine block design;
• a tool body coupled to the flange for accepting the captive portion of the bearing when the captive portion of the bearing is installed in the tool;
• a tapered sleeve disposed within the tool body for compressing the wire lock when the captive portion of the engine bearing is installed in the tool with the wire lock engaged with a first mating channel of the captive portion of the engine bearing;
• a back-plate secured at a second end of the tool body, wherein the back-plate includes a hole;
• a threaded stud having a first end inserted through the hole;
• a bearing pusher disposed at a second end of the threaded stud;
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• a nut threaded on the threaded stud against an inside surface of the back-plate, wherein when the threaded stud is rotated, the dowel is moved along the length of the tool body.