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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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harmonic balancer removal

98 f150 with a 4.2l, trying to replace timing cover gasket but i cant get the damn balancer off. Have a basic sears puller. Soaked in pb. Tried tapping puller with hammer and air hammer. It wont budge! Any other tips or tricks???
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old May 21, 2026 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ibleedblue1385
98 f150 with a 4.2l, trying to replace timing cover gasket but i cant get the damn balancer off. Have a basic sears puller. Soaked in pb. Tried tapping puller with hammer and air hammer. It wont budge! Any other tips or tricks???
i know this is an old post but what did you do to get it off. I am having the same issue.
 
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Old May 29, 2026 | 03:44 PM
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go to HT and buy a center pull 3 ear puller and make sure the bolt is off the center
 
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