Removing Bottom / Lower Timing Gear, What Tool to Use???
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Hello there, I am in the process and haven't been in these engines in 7 or 8 years do to physical ability, anyway what type of tool are you all using to pull it? I have a 2 prown puller and 3 prown puller and they won't fit as they are behind the lower pulley to block. Is there a specific way you all are pulling them or a tool that I can rent from places like Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts by chance? If so and if you know what one and/or the part number for it I would GREATLY APPRICIATE IT. THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR LOOKING AND / OR REPLYING!
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Don't go crazy prying on it, but wedge a flathead screwdriver in behind it and apply a little pressure. Move around on the sprocket, and it should pop right off.
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This is the correct type of tool to use.. and what I used.
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I think it was a Kent Moore J-41558 costing about $10-$15 or so... you can find them on ebay or searching oline on your local parts store (not autozone or etc.. maybe Napa ?.)
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I think it was a Kent Moore J-41558 costing about $10-$15 or so... you can find them on ebay or searching oline on your local parts store (not autozone or etc.. maybe Napa ?.)
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Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
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I rented the autozone tool twice, in both sizes, and 2 or 3 arm configuration wouldn't work. I even made a drunk rant thread about it ![The Jester](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_jest.gif)
The one from Advance Auto worked like a CHARM though. Took more time to set up the arms than it did to pull the gear off.
Best of luck with the Kent tool. It's nice, that's for sure.
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The one from Advance Auto worked like a CHARM though. Took more time to set up the arms than it did to pull the gear off.
Best of luck with the Kent tool. It's nice, that's for sure.
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If im not mistaken, thats just a balancer puller. You can find them just about any where.
Alright I'm rather annoyed and looking for help on this one.
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
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Alright I'm rather annoyed and looking for help on this one.
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
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Even though you bought the tool, and a balancer puller by now.....
For the rest of the guys reading with the same dillema.
You can make the plate from 1/8" steel. A hole saw cut's the relief, die grinder to shape, and drill and tap for the holes. Then 2 long bolts and the balancer puller.
Ron
For the rest of the guys reading with the same dillema.
You can make the plate from 1/8" steel. A hole saw cut's the relief, die grinder to shape, and drill and tap for the holes. Then 2 long bolts and the balancer puller.
Ron
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it seems to be just luck of the draw with the gear pullers on this one. I got a generic 3-jaw from Autozone and it worked perfect, others have reported some that don't work or just slip off...
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I spent hours and knicking my block trying to get it off with a three jaw. Used the correct tool, it was off in 5 minutes and slid off easily. Many Kent Moore tools are expensive, but they sure do make the job a hellava lot easier.
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Alright I'm rather annoyed and looking for help on this one.
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
Ordered the J-41558 and had a feeling it wasn't going to be the complete tool pictured here. Well it arrived yesterday and I was right. The plate that sits behind the gear, the 2 bolts and 2 washers are what came in the 41558 package but the other pieces in this picture are not included. Does anyone have a Kent Moore part number or numbers?
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^^^ Only 10 yrs late. He's probably already done with the job.
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