King23

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Hey guys, needing some tips on how to remove a crank pulley from my junkyard 5.3, I have broke two 3 jaw pullers trying to get it off along with heat and pb blaster its not budging at all I have pulled several of these before but never had this much trouble, I also tried the Chrysler puller from autozone the rod that came with it was to short and bottomed out before any pressure was on it, any advice is appreciated.

LilJayV10

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There is another "Chrysler" puller that comes with longer rods for the LS.

Heat the balancer up with a propane torch around the crank snout, then try it.

Also, if you haven't already.

Remove the crank bolt first.

G Atsma

Waitaminute.... REALLY???? LOL!!!!

RB04Av

Those pesky details

kdick91

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I've gotten the Chrysler tool to work by re-installing the crank bolt all the way, back it off 4-5 threads so you still have loads of engagement, then use a short rod that hits the head of the crank bolt. Once you get it started, it starts going faster/easier.

King23

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I appreciate it everyone, I will give it another try as soon as I get in this weekend from work I will report back then.

MplSS

Mine seemed like it was actually part of the crank the first time I took it off, at 54,000 miles.I had to get out the oxy acetylene wrench and heat it way beyond my comfort level, but it slowly let go in small increments. I took ot off years later to put on a fluidampr, and it came off easily. go figure. Oh, and get an ARP bolt for it, its money well spent.

LilJayV10

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For added insurance, always put antiseeze on the inside to help that from ever happening again,

LilJayV10

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Yeah, it took me 3 cam swaps before I figured that out...

King23

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Reporting back, I got it off ordered a Chrysler type puller for $23, heated it, put pressure on it and beat it with a piece of 2x4 and hammer and slowly worked it off, I appreciate everyones info definitely was a first for me having that much trouble on one.

Persi

Can you post the link to a vendor that sells that pulley, or PM me?