I lost my Haynes manual and was wondering if there is any trick to removing the balancer pulley....

Its a long story, but I need to replace the one thats on there right now.

 

by balancer i suppose you mean the harmonic balancer if so you need to get a puller to remove it. it can be purchased at most auto parts stores or sears but thats the only way your gonna get it off

 

damn, is there room to use a puller?

 

I just saw a post on an unrelated forum (about 476-54 AD Chevy Trucks) about a puller bieng modified to allow for tight clearnaces. Essentially, the guy cut down the threaded shaft and gound a new tip on it to accept the removable point. Just make sure the puller has enought length for the required pull 'stroke'. You could pickup a cheap puller at an auto parts place or a flea market to give this a whirl. You may still need to pull the radiator for clearance, but I doubt it, if you mod a puller.

Herb

 

I've never done this before, what holds the pully on so damn tight?

 

cr@p,

Wasn't I supposed to take pictures of mine for you?

 

its pressed on to the shaft. there is an installer tool also which is just a long threaded rod and a nut. i know some just zip it on with the bolt that holds it. not the correct way but it works.

 

Here's a shot of the guys 'modified' puller:



BTW, the installer is a bit more than a threaded rod and a nut, but not by much. There is also a roller bearing that contacts the threaded rod bolt head (under a washer) and the face of the balance. The bearing prevents galling and supposedly more evenly distibutes the load.

Herb

 

^what he said^

 

i have used the installer and it was ****ty
i just got a longer bolt and did it that way