John,

First off... nice selection of vehicles. (see vehicles #1 & #3 in my signature).
A Nissan T-Diesel??? Very nice swap.

Regarding squirl cage removal:

Here's a link with good info:
http://www.serenitysys.com/MB/Service_Info/W124%20Blower%20Motor/index.htm

I also recall reading that it helps to cut the shafts on each side of the motor (with a dremel or hacksaw). That way you have easier/straight access to the cages. I believe this may aid in pressing the shaft out.

Jeff Pierce

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Jeff Pierce

Current Vehicles:
'92 Mercedes 190E/2.3 (247K miles/my daily driver)
'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon (263K miles/a family truckster with spunk)
'99 Kawasaki Concours
Gravely 8120
Previous Vehicles:
'85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (226K miles)'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon
'53 Willys-Overland Pickup
'85 Honda 750F Interceptor
'93 Nissan Quest
'89 Toyota Camry Wagon
'89 Dodge Raider
'81 Honda CB 750F Super Sport
'88 Toyota Celica
'95 Toyota Tacoma
'74 Honda CB 550F