Crank pulley removal
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Crank pulley removal
Holy crap that bad boy is tight... Any tips on removing the crank pulley bolt would be great. Is it possible it's a left thread? The engine is a 300 L6. I have no impact wrench but i could possibly get one on loan, however i think it should be possible to loosen with a wrench.
Another question: Is it bad to wedge a wood block between the block and the crank to be able to torque the bolt?
Another question: Is it bad to wedge a wood block between the block and the crank to be able to torque the bolt?
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I also read about threading bolts through the pulley and wedging them against the timing cover. But all that got me was a new timing cover after breaking the webbing on it, and the ill temperament that led to the above measure. Good luck.
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i have a big metal bar that fits over my socket wrenches whenever i need the extra leverage to break loose a rusty bolt. Alot of the time my impact wont break stuff loose all by itself. When that happens i just break it loose with my 4 foot lever arm wrench and then finish it off with the impact.
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If you have the drive plate or flywheel on the crank I'd use a big screwdriver in the flywheel teeth to hold the crank. As far as a block of wood between the lower end of a connecting rod and the block, or even the journal and the block I just don't think you and a two or even three foot bar will hurt anything, unless your the lad I saw carry 5- 98 lb bags of cement. If thats the case I don't know and sure don't want to give you any bad advice. kotzy
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Finally got the bolt. 4ft pipe on my 1/2" drive rachet, the bolt was a Nancy girl after that.
Anyway, i was pretty happy about it all, until i went to remove the pulley, that thing must be press fit on there also. Do i need a puller for this thing and since the pulley has a rubber ring between it and the hub i'm guessing a hook style puller will not work but rather the bolt on type i can attach to the threaded holes on the hub?
Do any of you know the bolt hole center spacing?
Anyway, i was pretty happy about it all, until i went to remove the pulley, that thing must be press fit on there also. Do i need a puller for this thing and since the pulley has a rubber ring between it and the hub i'm guessing a hook style puller will not work but rather the bolt on type i can attach to the threaded holes on the hub?
Do any of you know the bolt hole center spacing?
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