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a-bone newby · 10-03-2014, 07:57 PM

can anybody give a tip on removing the crank gear have used a 3 leg puller and as much torque as i could twist with a 18 inch bar but it won't move any tips will be appreciated thank again

Rex_A_Lott · 10-03-2014, 08:37 PM

After you have a fair amount of tension on it, smack the end of the puller screw with a hammer. If that doesnt work, warm the gear with a propane torch, and repeat. Good Luck.

Bruce,Upstate NY · 10-03-2014, 08:54 PM

I take meat off both sides with a torch, then split it with a chisel. (crank out of car)
I use heat on the new one.

Kurt in NJ · 10-03-2014, 09:15 PM

I have drilled several holes --careful of the angle so you don't drill the crankshaft, first outside hole follows the angle of the gear teeth, next ones can be straighter, usually ending up near the keyway so not as many holes needed --then wack the spot with a chisel

hardtimes · 10-04-2014, 01:04 AM

Are we talking original cast iron or steel crank gear ?
I put as much pressure, as you possibly can, then like Rex, take a couple pound hammer. I smack the end of puller, not real hard, but a LOT of blows. Try to add a little more pressure and repeat many medium blows. They pop for me doing this procedure. PIA, but I just hate to heat or pound gear while on crank, just me.

colin1928 · 10-04-2014, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hardtimes

Are we talking original cast iron or steel crank gear ?
I put as much pressure, as you possibly can, then like Rex, take a couple pound hammer. I smack the end of puller, not real hard, but a LOT of blows. Try to add a little more pressure and repeat many medium blows. They pop for me doing this procedure. PIA, but I just hate to heat or pound gear while on crank, just me.

X2 local heat from a torch is bad for crankshafts

10-03-2014, 07:57 PM	#1
a-bone newby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: b.c. canada Posts: 153	crank gear can anybody give a tip on removing the crank gear have used a 3 leg puller and as much torque as i could twist with a 18 inch bar but it won't move any tips will be appreciated thank again

10-03-2014, 08:37 PM	#2
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: crank gear After you have a fair amount of tension on it, smack the end of the puller screw with a hammer. If that doesnt work, warm the gear with a propane torch, and repeat. Good Luck.

10-03-2014, 08:54 PM	#3
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Re: crank gear I take meat off both sides with a torch, then split it with a chisel. (crank out of car) I use heat on the new one.

10-03-2014, 09:15 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: crank gear I have drilled several holes --careful of the angle so you don't drill the crankshaft, first outside hole follows the angle of the gear teeth, next ones can be straighter, usually ending up near the keyway so not as many holes needed --then wack the spot with a chisel

10-04-2014, 01:04 AM	#5
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: crank gear Are we talking original cast iron or steel crank gear ? I put as much pressure, as you possibly can, then like Rex, take a couple pound hammer. I smack the end of puller, not real hard, but a LOT of blows. Try to add a little more pressure and repeat many medium blows. They pop for me doing this procedure. PIA, but I just hate to heat or pound gear while on crank, just me.