L-134 Crankshaft pulley removal

Brumbach · Post by **Brumbach** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:12 pm

I understand a special tool is needed to remove the crankshaft pulley to avoid damaging. What I've read states that a standard pulley puller will damage it. If true, where can I find the proper tool?

Thanks in advance.

Bill

Post by **wesk** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:16 pm

Unfortunately the stock Pulley doesn't have pulley bolt holes threaded into it's hub. So use a standard 3 or 4 jaw puller if it doesn't come off by hand. If it is stuck tight then reinforce the back edge of the rear pulley flange with a few pieces of steel flat stock where the puller legs grab the pulley flange.

Brumbach · Post by **Brumbach** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:35 am

With the retaining nut removed, the pulley can easily be moved the block outward by nearly an inch. It then stops short of coming off. Is this normal? I ask only to avoid damaging the pulley by forcing it off with a puller. Thanks - Bill

Post by **wesk** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:25 am

As the pulley moves forward try using a thin punch to tap the key rearward

Brumbach · Post by **Brumbach** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:27 am

Got it! Key wasn't interfering...just needed a little tap with a rubber mallet. Thanks