Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I was avoiding the grease method due to the potential mess. It is the method that I finally used (did this before seeing Paul's post re the terlet paper). I had also considered tapping the shoulder at the bottom of the bearing holder (see pic below) with a 5/8" tap, then using a 5/8" bolt that would bottom against the crankshaft. Like Julian, I too was amazed at how easily it came out.
To use the grease method, I had to find something that would just fit into the bore at the bottom of the bearing holder. I was unable to accurately measure this bore as it was recessed too far. I finally found a socket that fit the bore (sort of). I added metal tape (one wrap at a time) to the socket until I got a snug fit and then measured the final diameter.
Then I went to a friend's shop to use his lathe. I used a piece of 3/4" stock and turned one end to a slightly larger diameter than what I had determined to be the correct size.
I went home and tried the tool. It was just a little too small and wouldn't work. Crap!! So I drove back to where the lathe was and turned down the other end of the 3/4" stock to a slightly larger diameter than the first attempt.
I went back home and tried the tool. It fit perfectly! A little grease, a whack with the hammer, and the holder started to move!!
Here is a pic of the tool, bearing holder, bearing, and spacer(?).
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