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Crank pulley removal
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Haven't started yet.just got a pic of the bolts of the crank pulley.do these take regular socket or something special with the heads?
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Broncobowsher
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Normal bolts. The damper is an interference fit and takes a puller to remove from the crank.
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The three bolts hold the pulley to the harmonic balancer. If you only want to remove the pulley then you will not need a puller. Just take out the three bolts.
If you are removing the pulley and harmonic balancer then take out the center bolt. You may not need a puller. Some balancers just slip right off, others put up a fight.
You may get lucky and get the center bolt loose with a quick pull on a breaker bar. Some people wedge the breaker bar against the frame, pull the coil wire, and bump the starter.
When putting it back on, just torque it to 70-90 foot pounds. The three pulley bolts should be 35-50 pounds.
If you are removing the pulley and harmonic balancer then take out the center bolt. You may not need a puller. Some balancers just slip right off, others put up a fight.
You may get lucky and get the center bolt loose with a quick pull on a breaker bar. Some people wedge the breaker bar against the frame, pull the coil wire, and bump the starter.
When putting it back on, just torque it to 70-90 foot pounds. The three pulley bolts should be 35-50 pounds.
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Hi, if you are removing the balancer you can lock the engine by putting the Bronco in gear if you have a 3 spd.
Sometimes just holding the fan will hold the engine from turning. An impact gun is the easiest way.
You will need a harmonic balancer puller, which pulls from the 3 bolt holes. Do not try a jaw puller because it will pull the outer ring off the balancer. Once the balancer starts to come off, just jiggle it off. You can get a puller from auto parts stores for less than $30. Good luck
Sometimes just holding the fan will hold the engine from turning. An impact gun is the easiest way.
You will need a harmonic balancer puller, which pulls from the 3 bolt holes. Do not try a jaw puller because it will pull the outer ring off the balancer. Once the balancer starts to come off, just jiggle it off. You can get a puller from auto parts stores for less than $30. Good luck
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You can also get the puller from any discount tool importer (Harbor Freight) for cheap. Same tool also works for steering wheels.
https://www.harborfreight.com/bolt-type-wheel-puller-set-62620.html
The installer is generally more expensive. The "suck it on with the bolt" has been done many times, and has sometimes resulted in damaged parts.
https://www.harborfreight.com/bolt-type-wheel-puller-set-62620.html
The installer is generally more expensive. The "suck it on with the bolt" has been done many times, and has sometimes resulted in damaged parts.
Ok so i got the crank pulley off easy!i also got my water pump off easy! Trying to get the alternator pulley off to install double pulley on all three and cant get the alt pulley to stop turning! Tried a long screw driver and when i tried undoing the nut a couple blades bent from pressure from the screwdriver thru them! Thought this would have been the easiest but it's the hardest
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Hi, you need a impact gun on the alternator pulley. Good luck
blubuckaroo
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I've worked on my own alternators for years. I've never needed to use an impact on that nut.
Most alternator shafts have an allen socket in the end to hold while tightening the pulley/fan.
Most alternator shafts have an allen socket in the end to hold while tightening the pulley/fan.
