Remove the bushing between the pilot bearing and the crankshaft

Here is a picture of a new bearing.

You should be able to get the puller arms to hook into the machined notches and pull it that way. That is why the notches are there. You might need to grind the backs of the hooks to get them to fit depending on the puller you have.

A really easy way to get that bushing out is to drill, tap, and drive it out.  Drill as close as possible to the center of the bushing.  DO NOT drill into the crank (a little is no big deal).  No need for a bolt, the tap drives it out.  A small tap works fine, maybe drill a 3/16 hole.

If the first try does not work, you can drill in another spot on the bushing.  The bushing is soft metal.

I just realized this is the remnant of the pilot needle bearing, not a larger oilite bushing.  Drilling options will be limited.  Maybe drill a 1/8 hole.

After seeing the new replacement bearing and sitting on it for an hour or so I think that forestg is on the path to the answer. I will give that a try tomorrow and let you know what I find. Thanks for the suggestion. It that doesn't work then it may be time to get the little air saw out and make some cuts.

Thanks for your inputs.

I have an "old" "K&D" tool in my historical tools section, that is a hydraulic lifter remover.

It has internal "hooks" and fits into the internal grooves within the lifter that are intended for the retaining clip in the lifter itself.

I haven't tried it on removing the "roller bearing" but would seem to offer hope in that direction.

Honestly, I went through this on an '80s 302 Ford. At some point Ford decided the pin bearing was a better idea then the sintered bronze machined one.

All the pin bearings offer is just this extra grief in removing them when the time comes.

It is a while ago but I do seem to remember using a large drill bit to get the internal sleeve out first and then using a 1/4" or so, cold steel chisel to destroy the rest and take the pieces out one by one?

Whatever you do, don't go back to the roller/pin bearing disaster. Put in one of Marlin's bearings.

Not having replaced a Ford V8 clutch in over 45 years and never have done a 351C I had to learn something new. After seeing the new replacement roller pilot bearing and using Forestg's suggestion I was able to remove the old bearing completely. I found an old screwdriver that I used as a gauge. I did have to grind on my new expensive Harbor Freight pilot bearing puller a little to get the fingers small enough to fit the notches. The pictures show the grinding on the fingers of the puller and my old screwdriver.

Thanks, everyone for your input.

Ken