can't get that dude off of there!! I have a 3 bolt and a two "claw" harmonic balancer remover - but I'll be darn if Ford didn't drill holes in the pully so how do I get this darn thing off?

Am I going to have to go purchase a 3 claw puller???

tia - bradley

 

buy one or borrow one from auto-zone

 

You are going to need a "Professional" grade impact wrench and pulley puller. I borrowed from my local garage.

 

what about waterpump was it hard to take off ? And did you use a puller tool for that?

 

Actually - I was able to remove the center bolt - but couldnt' get either of my pullers to work with the stock pully. I'll have to check on that - thx

 

Waterpump pully is a breeze - just removing 4 bolts.

 

You definitely need a three-finger pulley for the harmonic balancer on this car. I bought one for $25 because I don't have an Autozone around me or any other "big" autoparts places that rent tools. I'll sell you mine if you can wait for it to get shipped.

Edit: I meant three-finger puller.

 

Ian - thanks for the offer - but I'm going to do the install tomorrow evening. I did go to Autozone today and he had 2 or 3 different 3 finger pullers - just didn't know which one to use. I'm assuming you attached the fingers to the inside of the pully for removal?

 

there are 3 **** on the inside of the balancer. you need to pull on them. if you pull on the outside of the balancer you will ruin it.

 

When putting back on the crank pulley does the crank turn ? if so how do stop it from moving around?

 

they make a harmonic balancer installer that should be used. do not use the balancer bolt becausr you can strip the crank out