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Old 11-24-2015, 01:44 PM
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Ok well I have made an attempt to take it off. I have it to where I almost can not tighten the jackscrew anymore. I just don't want to break it. Can someone tell me if I have it set right
 
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You did install the little tit on the end of the jackscrew, right? If so it looks good otherwise.

The pulley is pressed on there pretty good... don't be afraid to use a bit of force.
 
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Originally Posted by dixie460
You did install the little tit on the end of the jackscrew, right? If so it looks good otherwise.

The pulley is pressed on there pretty good... don't be afraid to use a bit of force.
Ok great and yeah that tit popped right on and that pulley is definitely on there tight , I heard a few popping sounds as I was tighting the screw so i stopped thinking that was it but still didn't manage pop the pulley. I'll give it a go in the morning and really give it a good tug.
 
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One last question is the tit suppose to fit inside the hole that is on the pulley?
 
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It seems as though I can't keep the tool straight on the pulley, I'm assuming it's the tit pushing up against the pulley, is this to be expected.

I'm so close but so dame frustrated.
 
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Yes everything must fit inside the pulley and against the shaft on the pump, except of course the part that fits over the groove on the pulley.
 
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Yes everything must fit inside the pulley and against the shaft on the pump, except of course the part that fits over the groove on the pulley.
Correct. The tit is what pushes against the shaft of the pump, while the 2 halves that make up the collar pull against the pulley.
 
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Well guys after having several others hands and eyes taking a look, removing.thr fan clutch and shroud(which made the job much easier actually) using various tools and breaker bars, I am defeated.
I may have stripped the pulley itself (it is definitely beat at this point) I have a screw that came with tool stuck inside the pulleys hole. If I'm not crazy I did get the pulley to move abit because the distance between the pulley and psp bolts is wider also the puller itself is comprised now I'm sure.

Of course I have pics of this mess. Not entirely sure what I did wrong I know I had the the pulley tool assembled correctly. At this point what can I do now besides quit while I'm ahead. Someone suggested to go get the original puller and use it to get behind the pulley itself to yank it off. At this point I am clueless.

Nonetheless thanks for the help so far.









The Pulley from automobile hell.
 
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Those threads sticking out in the middle of the pulley, is that part of the puller tool kit? You don't need that piece until you go to reinstall the pulley.
 
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Those threads sticking out in the middle of the pulley, is that part of the puller tool kit? You don't need that piece until you go to reinstall the pulley.
Yeah I know that now, but it is stuck inside that hole and the Pulley is busted and will have to be replaced.
Can I just hack it off or saw it.where the pump and pulley meet
Then I just buy new pump and pulley.
 
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Whatever works. Did you try putting vise grips on the threaded piece sticking out while holding the pulley? If you could get that piece out you could still use the puller in the normal fashion as long as the collar isn't broke off the end of the pulley.
 
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Whatever works. Did you try putting vise grips on the threaded piece sticking out while holding the pulley? If you could get that piece out you could still use the puller in the normal fashion as long as the collar isn't broke off the end of the pulley.
No I haven't tried the vise grips yet, I may try that but is it plausible to saw it without damaging anything but the pump?
 
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Originally Posted by Dank Hill
I may have stripped the pulley itself (it is definitely beat at this point) I have a screw that came with tool stuck inside the pulleys hole.

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Not entirely sure what I did wrong I know I had the the pulley tool assembled correctly.
Jeeezus... come on Dank Hill, I specifically WARNED you about that!

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MAKE SURE you read the destruction manual (instruction manual) for the pulley tool kit! If you do it wrong like I did, the threaded adapter will get stuck in the pump shaft.
Now your pulley looks like mine did! That is also the reason I own TWO of those pulley remover/installer kits... one of which is missing the Ford adapter. Had to buy a new kit cause my adapter got stuck in the shaft.

Yes you can saw that threaded adapter off and use the tool to remove the pulley. It is hardened steel so have fun... took me a good 5+ minutes with my sawzall to cut thru it. Might try a cutoff wheel first.

EDIT: oh your pulley is busted too now? I don't see the damage but... if so then just saw the whole thing apart. Who cares what you break (besides the accessory bracket)... pulley is broken and the pump shaft has an adapter jammed in it.
 
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That pump shaft is probably pretty hard and not in a good position. But whatever works.
 
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Hey I got an idea. Can you get to the mounting ears on that pump from the back if you remove the accessory bracket? If so they are only cast aluminum and you could easily cut them with a standard cutoff wheel or even a Dremel cutoff wheel if it's hard to reach.

Last resort... air chisel. Because that may or may not break the bracket.
 


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