Removing timing chain gear?

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Apr 25, 2012 | 03:47 PM

badazz81z28

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Removing timing chain gear?

Doesnt seem to be a popular job done on this site (nothing found on search). How is it removed? Is it pressed on? Whats the method to get it back on?

Thanks,

Apr 25, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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When I removed mine for my engine rebuild, I used a 3 jaw puller and a torch on low heat to get the stock gear off. To install the new one I heated it in the oven (with wife's permission) and slid it on and used a straight edge to align both gears.

Apr 25, 2012 | 05:52 PM

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You mean the harmonic balancer? From your title it sounds like your talking about the cam gear. But it's not that bad of a job with the right tools. There's a sponsor that sells them on here for like $50. Search for crank pulley install tool or something similar. Here's cheaper version of it which is what I used and it works ok. It did stick a little in the crank though when trying to get it back out. To get it off just rent a small 3 jaw puller from Autozone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-CRANK-PU...item2315f9d3c6

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:06 PM

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No, I'm looking to swap the timing chain out. I got the pulley off with a 3 jaw.

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:18 PM

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It seems popular to me, being that Yank sells the LS2 HD chain, and both new gears for 72 shipped.....

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:19 PM

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It seems popular to me, being that Yank sells the LS2 HD chain, and both new gears for 72 shipped.....

I thought so too, but it seems most guys just swap the chain and not remove the gear.

Apr 25, 2012 | 07:15 PM

dr_whigham

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Well, it's just my personal opinion, but I'd have a hard time replacing the chain and not the gears as well.

That's like replacing the lifters and not the trays....

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Apr 25, 2012 | 07:29 PM

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Quote:

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I used the long 3 jaw puller to get mine off, didn't bust out the torch though.. It just takes patience. The new one slid on and off with ease.

Apr 26, 2012 | 02:19 PM

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Here are the tools. You can get them on fleabay. They are Kent-Moore.

Removal Tools

Removal

Installation (note same tool for installing damper with correct press/threaded rod)

Apr 26, 2012 | 02:34 PM

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^^^^^^^^^
Where do you get the shop linens?

Apr 26, 2012 | 04:04 PM

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If you plan on getting a 3 jaw, my advice is to spend a little more and buy a nicer one. I bought a medium priced one and it was a PITA but got it to work with some help from a friend.

Apr 27, 2012 | 06:49 PM

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Quote:

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Here are the tools. You can get them on fleabay. They are Kent-Moore.

Removal Tools

Removal

Installation (note same tool for installing damper with correct press/threaded rod)

Is that tool sold local?? Autobone?

Apr 27, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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All these old post saying Kent Moore part 41558 for $10,

I CANT find it anywhere....Help?

Apr 27, 2012 | 10:32 PM

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You cant fit that ridiculous monstrosity on the engine with it installed in the car. A cheap two jaw puller will pull the lower gear very quickly. The old gear pushing the new gear and a pulley installer will push it back on.

Apr 28, 2012 | 12:04 AM

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Looks to me like it fits with the engine in the car...

Apr 28, 2012 | 12:10 AM

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Yeah but that's the special edition f-bodies with aluminum k-members.

May 2, 2012 | 06:43 PM

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Amazing what the correct tool can do. Mine arrived today. The sprocket was off in less than a minute. I spent hours trying to figure a way to get it off with a two and three jaw with no luck.

Bottom line....Kent Moore tools rock!!

May 2, 2012 | 07:49 PM

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Wow, my timing sets always come off by hand with just a little wiggling action. For those that need a puller, are the components gunked up or just tight?

May 3, 2012 | 04:58 AM

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^^^^^^^^^
Where do you get the shop linens?

Old bed sheets. I have a great variety including Holly Hobbie and Strawberry Shortcake that my daugther's used when they were little. they have got to be worth a few hp