Johnny G 1 #1 Posted December 5, 2021 Ok I must be doing something wrong. I can not remove the pully from the spindle to get to the bolts where the bearings needs replaced. I've wd-40 for two days, I took a hammed drill and stuck a bit in backwards to see if would vibrate it loose and the big rubber mallet didn't phase it. So what's the catch?? Thanks for any advice, John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #2 Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 2 types of pulleys... (1)has a 'rib' on it ..(#106072) for a special tool to remove it...(2)the other type does not (#109967). If #1, use a power steering pump pulley remover available to rent free at AutoZone. If #2 w/o the rib...(1) remove top grease zerk and back of nut flush to top of shaft. (2) set spindle housing the the hollow of a cement block underneath...a cofffee can MAY work. (3)Set the flat of a non-steel ball-peen hammer onto top of shaft (4) with a bigger (non-steel) hammer, WHACK the ball peen (like you have a pair) (5) This should break the pulley free, then remove top nut. ps...don't be bashful about WHACKING that ball peen. Edited December 5, 2021 by daveoman1966 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #3 Posted December 5, 2021 Everything Dave says and put some anti seize on for the next time. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #4 Posted December 5, 2021 @Johnny G , when attempting to remove any pulley , you must use equal leverage , at the underside of the pulley , up tight against the pulley center hub. get 2 of these flat pry bars ,https://www.harborfreight.com/15-1-2-half-inch-flat-pry-bar-2529.html? put the , 90 degree end , under the pulley on top of the spindle bolts for equal leverage , penetrating oil . push pry bars equally off to the side , pulley pops off no bent pulley or damage . done this a number of times , always works , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,748 #6 Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) On 12/5/2021 at 6:40 AM, daveoman1966 said: 2 types of pulleys... (1)has a 'rib' on it ..(#106072) for a special tool to remove it...(2)the other type does not (#109967). If #1, use a power steering pump pulley remover available to rent free at AutoZone. If #2 w/o the rib...(1) remove top grease zerk and back of nut flush to top of shaft. (2) set spindle housing the the hollow of a cement block underneath...a cofffee can MAY work. (3)Set the flat of a ball-peen hammer onto top of shaft (4) with a bigger hammer, WHACK the ball peen (like you have a pair) (5) This should break the pulley free, then remove top nut. ps...don't be bashful about WHACKING that ball peen. Be VERY VERY Careful when striking one hammer with another! (Really a big NoNo). Always wear eye protection, preferably a full face screen. Or hit the one hammer with a copper mallet. Hitting two hammers (made from hardened steel), together can cause pieces of “Shrapnel” to break off and fly in all directions, you could easily lose an eye 👁. Take Care! Doug. Edited December 6, 2021 by ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #7 Posted December 5, 2021 7 hours ago, oldlineman said: Everything Dave says and put some anti seize on for the next time. Bob Yes--Just Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8 Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ranger said: Be VERY VERY Careful when striking one hammer with another! (Really a big NoNo). Always wear eye protection, preferably a full face screen. Or hit the one hammer with a copper mallet. Hitting two hammers (made from hardened steel), together can easily cause pieces of “Shrapnel” to break off and fly in all directions, you could easily lose an eye 👁. Take Care! Doug. Yep i did about the same thing and the thing splintered and a peace went into my arm and 4,000.00 later I got it out. I still have not used the part I was working on. 250.00 for item 250.00 for shipping plus 4,000.00 not used it and part still not fixed been about 10 years--i guess i didn't need it too bad. this was cash I did not have insh. Edited December 5, 2021 by sparkie333 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #9 Posted December 5, 2021 2 hours ago, sparkie333 said: Yep i did about the same thing and the thing splintered and a peace went into my arm and 4,000.00 later I got it out. I still have not used the part I was working on. 250.00 for item 250.00 for shipping plus 4,000.00 not used it and part still not fixed been about 10 years--i guess i didn't need it too bad. this was cash I did not have insh. Of course, for all safety in mind, use brass hammers....or copper. Gloves, goggles, face shield, whatever you consider to protect yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #10 Posted December 6, 2021 5 hours ago, daveoman1966 said: Of course, for all safety in mind, use brass hammers....or copper. Gloves, goggles, face shield, whatever you consider to protect yourself. I was using a cold rolled punch--It ran short and I grab for a longer one and got not a cold rolled punch and it blew up.---- and that was the way it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,220 #11 Posted December 6, 2021 6 hours ago, daveoman1966 said: Of course, for all safety in mind, use brass hammers....or copper. Gloves, goggles, face shield, whatever you consider to protect yourself. I always have my *squints* on me. Great for welding too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
