another timing gear question
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another timing gear question
I have been searching this forum for a while now and can't find a definitive answer to this question. How do you get the CRANK timing gear off the crankshaft of a 300. I have already successfully removed the cam gear. My repair manual says that a steering wheel removal tool will work but I don't see how. I already have the metal gears but am putting the comp cams set on that I got with my cam kit. There is no way to get a puller behind it and no holes to go through it. I saw another user who used " heat, a clean pickle fork, and a few hits from a hammer" but I was hoping there was a better way. Any ideas?
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That is what the Haynes repair manual I have says as well, but there are no holes in my the crank gear on my engine. The timing set I got from comp cams doesn't have them either. Thanks for your help anyway. The people on this site have been the best source of info on my truck I have found!!!
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Well I used 2 pieces of angle iron and welded bolts to the outside and with the help of a steering wheel puller the gear came off. Hope this helps the next person who has the same problem.
