Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks
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Hi All,
I have a 1929 truck. The body has been chopped into a tractor, but still has original engine, transmission, etc. Engine was seized when I bought it and after several months and many attempts to free it without removing the block, I bit the bullet and pulled the engine. I currently have it on a stand and have removed all components that keep the crankshaft in place, expect at the very front of the engine. It seems that the front pulley must be removed in order to remove the timing gear cover and then fully remove the crankshaft. However, I have not been able to find any guidance on removing the pulley. There are no threaded holes in the pulley to attach a puller to. It would be very difficult to replace any of these parts if I damage them coming off. I have not been able to find any videos or guidance for removing this pulley. The repair manual does not go into any detail on the matter. And maybe I'm going about this in the wrong way. This is my first full rebuild. I have a '28 and '30 Chevy that I have done everything but a full rebuild on. Thanks in advance for the help!
Welcome Thomas. Assuming it's the same as my old 38, I used a universal puller and substituted "J" bolts for the threaded bolts. I put the short leg of the "J" on the engine side of the pulley in three spots around the circumference. Be sure you're pushing against the crank instead of the hand crank lugs. On my 38, a 9/16 socket fit the hole in the center of the crank lugs perfectly and I pushed against the socket. Get it good and tight (there's a technical term for you) then give the end of the puller a smart rap with a 3 lb. hand sledge (any BFH will work). The pulley/balancer should pop loose.
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