removing timing cover / harmonic balancer bolt

[TXHusker]

I had the best luck today at the U Pull it yard. 2001 V8 Explorer, the upper intake and transfer case were gone, but in the process someone had already unbolted and left all the items I need. (alt and bracket, power steering and bracket, clutchfan, water pump and timing cover)

I thought I'd be out of there in 30 minutes. %)

I need some advice on removing the bolt for the harmonic ...... at the junk yard. The radiator is gone, so I have full access through the front. The engine is not bolted to the mounts. The crank pulley is still attached as well.

BTW, only hand tools are allowed at the Pull-a-part yard.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Pull the flexplate cover plate and jamb something between the teeth and bellhousing. Then use a long breaker bar and maybe a cheater pipe over it. The pulley and balancer are one piece.

 

[TXHusker]

Pull the flexplate cover plate and jamb something between the teeth and bellhousing. Then use a long breaker bar and maybe a cheater pipe over it. The pulley and balancer are one piece.

dang....didn't even cross my mind when sweat was running into my eyes!

I will try that tomorrow. I am going better prepared tomorrow.

 

[noreasteb]

A strap wrench around the crank pulley may also work for you. Just let the handle wedge against the water pump.

 

[blubuckaroo]

I've used a breaker bar and a big hammer. Save the bolt and fat washer! I paid $15 for a new one at Ford.

 

[TXHusker]

anyone had good luck using the pulley puller from AutoZone?

 

[RustyShackelfor]

No, I wont use their tools like that. For those you need quality.

 

[TXHusker]

No, I wont use their tools like that. For those you need quality.

I can't see buying it for a one-time use.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

a puller, you will wind up using more often than you think. the cheap ones will break on you.

 

[flousberg]

I have used them. they work just fine.

 

[blubuckaroo]

If you only work on Fords, a cheap one is fine. Chevys have an interference fit and can be a mutha to pull off.