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What kind of puller, there are no holes in the pulley and its light metal so I thought a claw puller might mess it up. I thought this forum was to ask questions not to have some old man tell me to read the book.
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Originally Posted by john fin
What kind of puller, there are no holes in the pulley and its light metal so I thought a claw puller might mess it up. I thought this forum was to ask questions not to have some old man tell me to read the book.
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Originally Posted by john fin
...I thought this forum was to ask questions not to have some old man tell me to read the book.
The book I would recommend, though, is "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Try it. You'll like it.
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Originally Posted by john fin
I thought this forum was to ask questions not to have some old man tell me to read the book.
I've answered several questions for you, by reading my books. Since you don't seem to want old men answering your questions (I'm prolly the oldest here), I won't bother anymore.
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John,
Careful, there are a lot of us old coots on here...some with more help than others!
I've never pulled one from a flathead so I can't help. If you do not already have a shop manual that should be your next investment.
Careful, there are a lot of us old coots on here...some with more help than others!
I've never pulled one from a flathead so I can't help. If you do not already have a shop manual that should be your next investment.
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This is a valid question in my opinion. The shop manual tells you to use tool 6312-N. I don't know where you find one of those. The tool somehow grips on the ID of the pulley. No hint in the manual as to how or what it looks like in order for someone to fabricate a similar tool. The pulley/balancer is indeed very thin and an accomplished mechanic would be hesitant to attempt pulling on it with a conventional puller.
Usually the pulley isn't very tight and doesn't take much force to get it off it's keyed to the shaft and held in place by the bolt. A good soak in penetrating oil and gentle raps with a 2 oz. hammer and it might come off without any tool. If it has been on there for 50 years it can take a little more effort. The last one I removed I made a puller using two pieces of angle iron behind the harmonic balancer, four lengths of 1/2 in. threaded rod, and a piece of 3/4 in. plywood in front pushing against a long bolt in the crank shaft.
If you are planning to remove the crankshaft you can do so without removing the pulley. Then you will have more room to get behind the pulley for better more even support.
Craig
Usually the pulley isn't very tight and doesn't take much force to get it off it's keyed to the shaft and held in place by the bolt. A good soak in penetrating oil and gentle raps with a 2 oz. hammer and it might come off without any tool. If it has been on there for 50 years it can take a little more effort. The last one I removed I made a puller using two pieces of angle iron behind the harmonic balancer, four lengths of 1/2 in. threaded rod, and a piece of 3/4 in. plywood in front pushing against a long bolt in the crank shaft.
If you are planning to remove the crankshaft you can do so without removing the pulley. Then you will have more room to get behind the pulley for better more even support.
Craig
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John Fin.
Ya, I'm Old, Grumpy, and like most of the other Old Grumpy Men on the Internet, I'm tired of answering your basic questions, giving you advice that you ask for and then having you either ignore it or argue about it.
Read the books, learn to follow directions, then ask if there is an easier way when your really ready to listen.
Otherwise fly in the face of answers your sure not to like (It makes me feel good.).
Ya, I'm Old, Grumpy, and like most of the other Old Grumpy Men on the Internet, I'm tired of answering your basic questions, giving you advice that you ask for and then having you either ignore it or argue about it.
Read the books, learn to follow directions, then ask if there is an easier way when your really ready to listen.
Otherwise fly in the face of answers your sure not to like (It makes me feel good.).
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Originally Posted by ibuzzard
Curmudeons of the World,Unite!Our time has come!!!!
You spend time lookin' identifin' explanin' and the next thing you know, the part is on ebay with your description alongside.
There oughtta be a law!
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Thanks Craig for that answer to my question. For those of you who actually read my response I did not slam old men, just one who does not want to help others by answering questions on his level. People on the forum who help others and answer questions no matter how simple they are are valued to this site.
I value peoples opinions over the book because of the YEARS experiance they have.
I value peoples opinions over the book because of the YEARS experiance they have.