AHS 1,443 #1 Posted November 2, 2021 Ok, drive pulley seal is leaking. I am in the midst of replacing it. The pulley came off easy. Now the seal… use a pick tool? Like the ones seen in the picture? I can’t seem to get it out, any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,285 #2 Posted November 2, 2021 I haven't had a lot of luck removing the metal seals with just a pick. I usually take a long thin quarter inch wide flat screwdriver and kind of crush the seal in and it will start to rotate. Just keep doing that very carefully and it will spin right out of its place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,482 #3 Posted November 2, 2021 you will also have to remove the key, this has to be done to install new seal but will help with removing old one also. Don't get too aggressive there is a needle bearing lurking behind the seal. Patience will be your friend. Bob 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,720 #4 Posted November 2, 2021 @AHS might consider a packing puller tool https://www.google.com/search?q=packing+puller+tool&sxsrf=AOaemvIhLLUz6u8z-pO4ZqZxRozXDre68g%3A1635891012668&source=hp&ei=RLeBYfOPJpD6wAPQw62YCw&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYYHFVP8RTU5OWb1DhV9AjHuFC7p3S8T6&oq=packing+puller&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYATIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIICAAQgAQQyQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEOoCECc6BAgjECc6CAguEIAEELEDOggIABCABBCxAzoOCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQ0QM6CAguELEDEIMBOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARCjAjoRCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQowIQkwI6CwguEIAEEMcBEK8BOgUIABCSAzoLCC4QgAQQsQMQkwI6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOgUIABCxAzoHCAAQgAQQClD5GFiTQmDmWWgBcAB4AIABjwKIAYIMkgEFOS40LjGYAQCgAQGwAQo&sclient=gws-wiz , regularly repacked tank drives , that idler pulley is probably on the way out , bearing dist. , could match it up with a bigger bearing , just an idea , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #5 Posted November 3, 2021 14 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I haven't had a lot of luck removing the metal seals with just a pick. I usually take a long thin quarter inch wide flat screwdriver and kind of crush the seal in and it will start to rotate. Just keep doing that very carefully and it will spin right out of its place. Metal seals? I will have to show you the one I have got from the dealer. I am unsure if it the right seal, cause this is the first time I have done it. I do like the idea of a packing tool and a screwdriver! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,285 #6 Posted November 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, AHS said: show you the one I have got from the dealer. They certainly can be plastic too. I've taken a few of those out as well. Usually they have a metal ring where they hit the transmission case and of course a rubber ring where they contact the axle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,720 #7 Posted November 3, 2021 @SylvanLakeWH just drill or make a pin hole for that packing puller to get in , and you have instant mechanical advantage , makes tough removals much easier . those bearing distributors , have swing out wall boards , with all types of pulleys and seals on them . love the fact that you can duplicate your pulley with a larger bearing , wide side seals , guess what ? lucas grease replacement , very easy . get a matching bronze bearing insert , for 3/8 bolt mount , have that on my 3 horses , amazing quiet , solid ease , in a typical problem area , make sense ? being a retired millwright , my main thought was to make a problem go away , that's how I look at anything . just me , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,921 #8 Posted November 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, peter lena said: @SylvanLakeWH just drill or make a pin hole for that packing puller to get in , and you have instant mechanical advantage , makes tough removals much easier . those bearing distributors , have swing out wall boards , with all types of pulleys and seals on them . love the fact that you can duplicate your pulley with a larger bearing , wide side seals , guess what ? lucas grease replacement , very easy . get a matching bronze bearing insert , for 3/8 bolt mount , have that on my 3 horses , amazing quiet , solid ease , in a typical problem area , make sense ? being a retired millwright , my main thought was to make a problem go away , that's how I look at anything . just me , pete I think you meant to tag @AHS… Great advice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #9 Posted November 3, 2021 Great advice! Make a pin hole with a drill bit! Yup!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #10 Posted November 3, 2021 Your right @ebinmaine the seal was metal on the outside, double lip on the inside. Drilled the seal, and it pulled out! Easy! Thank you!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
