Idler Gear Removal
 

I'm tearing down an 8ba block in preparation for a trip to the machine shop, going to see if it's good or a boat anchor. Anyhow, I need to remove the oil pump idler gear, I threaded a bolt into the gear and gave some tugs with my rather small slide hammer..... didn't budge. Just want to verify this is the correct method for removal? Thanks.

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Best I can remember, it should slide off the shaft using a couple of screwdrivers as levers. While you're at it, check the bushing to make sure it's not worn allowing the gear to rock back and forth on the shaft.

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Correction to my previous post. I seem to remember now that I had to use a larger slide hammer to remove the gear shaft. Apologize for the misinformation.

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Here's an earlier helpful thread about this gear.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ump+idler+gear

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I have to thank you, and laugh at myself with you directing me to a thread of MY OWN from 2 years ago when I was facing the installation of said gear. Guess that shows the extent of my memory. Well I need to find a BIG socket or heavier slide hammer. Thanks!

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Thanks Shoebox, I can't tell you how much better I feel about myself right now!

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Definitely a case of "CRS" - LOL :D:D:D

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Dale, is that 'Can't Remember Syndrome'?

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Close . . . it usually means "Can't Remember Shxt" :D

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To remove that gear I use my KR Wilson tool.
Ronnieroadster

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Also a milder version of CRAFT Can't remember a frik'n thing

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Thanks guys, I'll have to remember those acronyms.... Wish me luck.

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Ya, I've looked all over and can't find mine. :)

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Simple solution. Buy a new one. The one you already have will appear almost immediately:)

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Reminds me of my last few years working on fork lift trucks. Working on a truck at my stall with my tools directly behind me, I would turn around to get the needed tool and forget what I was after. I would stand and look into the tool cabinet trying to remember what I was doing to the truck. Many times I had to turn around and see what I was doing to determine which tool I was after. This malady was going on 20 years ago so you can only imagine what I deal with now! LOL NRTF (not really that funny)

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The Wilson tool is just a stout cylinder with a bolt to pull that gear. You could probably rig up something with a bar, some spacers, and a bolt to pull it. It’s just pressed in.

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Have to dig it up, but I made one using part of a Model T running board brace. Worked well.

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Well guys, I took this block to the machine shop for hot tank, bake and mag, and decided to "delegate" a couple additional tasks: remove the front oil gallery plug and the idler gear. I have done both before, but this time around I'm going to let someone else have the fun.