tips on removing crank gear?

[roadnotca]

I'm replacing the timing chain set on SBC, I guess I had never done it myself and had the gear pulled while the crank was in the shop.

 

[readymix]

I always use a 2 jaw puller, when needed.

 

[ryan22re]

two prybars or a gear puller.

thats what works for me.

or ive seen guys split the with a grinding wheel and then whack them with a chisel and a bfh

ryan

 

[roadnotca]

Yea, now I'm remembering, the puller with legs screwed on, not the flopping links kind. OK, thanks guys, I'm moving again.

 

[73k5blazer]

I use a 3 jaw puller, remember too not to junk the threads on the crank. I use a spare bolt with a pilot drilled in the head for the puller to seat.

 

[roadnotca]

I use a 3 jaw puller, remember too not to junk the threads on the crank. I use a spare bolt with a pilot drilled in the head for the puller to seat.

Thanks Mr Fiber.

 

[beater_k20]

I use a 3 jaw puller, remember too not to junk the threads on the crank. I use a spare bolt with a pilot drilled in the head for the puller to seat.

not a bad idea. i just had to pull the one off of my old 2.4 crank for my Grand Am yesterday. my 3 jaw puller has a pointed end, or i can change it to a flat end, i used the flat end on the end of the balancer bolt. had a hell of a time getting it started. pointed end with a pilot hole would've been MUCH easier.