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flywheel puller question

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I ordered one from these guys along with some odd and ends to get the free shipping. I copied and pasted the part number and it came up on their list. We'll see. Speedsupplies.com
I have to get up early so....G'nite and thanks for your help.
 
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Well, I finally got the correct puller (more later) and have worked up quite a sweat. I followed the directions of 2 sources. I greased the puller and tightened it on the flywheel, greased the pusher bolt and tightened it to 50 lb/ft. Gave it several (several) stout whacks with a dead blow and.....zilch. I smacked it with a 2 pounder a couple times and deformed the head of the bolt. I pulled the bolt and reshaped it with a dremel.
I have propane and Mapp gas touches but was cautioned with regards to the magnet.
Tips?
 
Keep at it but just make sure you don't hit the rotor itself or the magnets will break (sorry but I did it so I know all too well :o)

It took quite awhile to get mine off a few years ago but that was the advice given; also could try some heat to help it off.
 
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put a large crescent wrench on the puller flats...get a helper.
an impact is the ticket...the hammering action.
impact then whack with hammer...back and forth..over and over and it should pop.
the big taper cranks are an animal for sure.
 
I'll give it shot. It's been on there a long time
It may not come off tonight but....it's coming off.
 
rwnielsen said:
I'll give it shot. It's been on there a long time
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When mine finally popped, I thought I had definitely broken something. Also you know how to demagnetized a piece of metal? You hit it with a large hammer.
 
I'm assuming this is the backside of one of the starter clutch bolts. If so, they're all loose

 
I've got about 100 lb/ft on it now. If I leave the impact socket on the bolt it doesn't deform and gives me a larger target.
 
Well, I lost this battle tonight. I'll let it sit under pressure and try again tomorrow. I don't think my impact/compressor is up to the task.
 
rwnielsen said:
Well, I lost this battle tonight. I'll let it sit under pressure and try again tomorrow. I don't think my impact/compressor is up to the task.
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Rest up then 30 sec MAAP gas right on the hub, a couple of wacks with a hammer (while under tension) and the the maximum effort with breakers :-\\\


Do you have a large neighbor? Figure 300 lbs dead lift
 
posplayr said:
Rest up then 30 sec MAAP gas right on the hub, a couple of wacks with a hammer (while under tension) and the the maximum effort with breakers :-\\\


Do you have a large neighbor? Figure 300 lbs dead lift
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That's a bunch. Will the threads on the puller handle that?

come to think of it.....I'm not sure my breaker bars can
 
I have searched and read several posts on this very problem. It would seem the advice is sound and I quit too soon.
Mapp gas 30 seconds, torque, whack w/ BFH. Repeat 2 & 3.....
 
rwnielsen said:
That's a bunch. Will the threads on the puller handle that?

come to think of it.....I'm not sure my breaker bars can
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No they will not. That is why you have to rebuild you might save yourself some trouble and just rebuild the puller before you ruin the rotor getting it hot just to strip the puller. the puller. You did not see the picture?
 
rwnielsen said:
I have searched and read several posts on this very problem. It would seem the advice is sound and I quit too soon.
Mapp gas 30 seconds, torque, whack w/ BFH. Repeat 2 & 3.....
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Oh you thought you were the first one?
 
on a factory puller the left handed threads die a slow death then...drill and tap to a larger right handed thread.
mine is still kicking...
and yes your starter clutch bolts are loose.
that is your noise so at least know it is worth the effort your going through.
 
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