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Dingfodgy · 03-15-2008, 04:43 AM

O.k. I've been wracking my melon for a couple weeks now on how to get the G.D. Pulley off the PS Pump shown below. I wanna blast and paint it on both sides before I install my J.Y. serp.system! I've tried gear pullers, drift punches, and even retained the services of a deep-bayou voodoo witch (nevermind that- she was hired to get something else off

!)

Anyhoo, I really need to get my serp.system on- so if anybody has any nuggets of wisdom- please share!

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bglad420 · 03-15-2008, 04:54 AM

It's threaded. I beleive...

kelsfine69 · 03-15-2008, 04:57 AM

That looks like its pressed on. There is a tool to remove it. It hooks in that grove on the end of the pulley and pushes on the shaft.

68Stepbed · 03-15-2008, 05:02 AM

Did you try a dedicated ps pulley removal tool or just a gear/pulley puller? I believe that is what kelsfine69 is referring to.

GruntyPants · 03-15-2008, 05:15 AM

There is a specific tool to remove those GM style power steering pulleys. You can get one at about any parts store. Don't try using a 3 jaw puller, you'll ruin the pulley... ask me how I know ;-)

Shawn

Sport/Truck · 03-15-2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GruntyPants

There is a specific tool to remove those GM style power steering pulleys. You can get one at about any parts store. Don't try using a 3 jaw puller, you'll ruin the pulley... ask me how I know ;-)

Shawn

Just to clarify what everyone is saying- its a rental tool available at auto zone & such. While you are waiting spray it with a little PB Blaster.
s/t

sjarrett71 · 03-15-2008, 06:27 AM

Yes, what Sport/truck said. If you take it to a parts store they will probably even help you take it off. I did a bunch when I worked at AZ.

BurnoutNova · 03-15-2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GruntyPants

There is a specific tool to remove those GM style power steering pulleys. You can get one at about any parts store. Don't try using a 3 jaw puller, you'll ruin the pulley... ask me how I know ;-)

Shawn

almost all p/s pump pulleys are held on that way, unless they bolt on to a flange

nuke1 · 03-15-2008, 06:57 AM

i got that the tool from snap-on to do that at work and yes it is a dedicated tool just for removing those, otherwise you just end up ruining them.

cdowns · 03-15-2008, 07:31 AM

the puller is so cheap ,i paid less than $10 that it's not worth getting as a "free" rental with the price of gas going back and forth to the auto parts store. buy the tool you've got for life with only one trip to the store

HoupPhotography · 03-15-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

i got that the tool from snap-on to do that at work and yes it is a dedicated tool just for removing those, otherwise you just end up ruining them.

YES!! you need a specific tool to remove it... DO NOT rent the checker or auto zone tool, they don't work. If you don't have the tool, take the pump to a machine shop and have them pull it off, as mentioned by nuke, if you don't use the specific tool it will reuin the pulley, you will break the flange on the end of the pulley. I made the above mistake on my Jeep motor and reuined the pulley.

BTW - it does not screw on!

Dingfodgy · 03-15-2008, 07:38 PM

Ok- It looks like I'll need to have it pressed back on once I get the pulley back from the powder coater...I just hope the shop doesn't eff up the pulley puttin' it back on!

dznucks · 03-15-2008, 09:01 PM

i have taken mine to advanced autoparts and they will pull it off for you.

svgould · 03-16-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Ok- It looks like I'll need to have it pressed back on once I get the pulley back from the powder coater...I just hope the shop doesn't eff up the pulley puttin' it back on!

The puller kit I bought came with a bolt to press the pulley back on. Shouldn't have to use a press.

Shane

69long"n"low · 03-16-2008, 09:03 AM

The kit we have at my shop removes and installs it we got it from snap on and it was only like $60CND

67_C-30 · 03-16-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svgould

The puller kit I bought came with a bolt to press the pulley back on. Shouldn't have to use a press.

Shane

I don't know about everywhere, but at Advanace Auto Parts here they will do for you for free with the tool mentioned above and an electric impact wrench. The same tool removes and replaces it as said above also.

Machinist1972 · 03-18-2008, 01:18 PM

Try using a tie rod puller or something similar to this, you want a puller that will have tangs to fit in the groove. When you want to install the pulley use a heavy grade ready rod and thread it into the shaft on the pump, once it is threaded in put the pulley on, followed by a thick washer and nut. You can use vise grips or something to hold the ready rod now tighten the nut this will press the pulley back on. Here are some pics.

brak · 03-18-2008, 03:09 PM

Don't waste your time trying to find find a shortcut. The correct tool is cheap, and definately worth having around.

I've used mine a million times, definately worth the $30 i spent

03-15-2008, 04:43 AM	#1
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Mission: Impossible? O.k. I've been wracking my melon for a couple weeks now on how to get the G.D. Pulley off the PS Pump shown below. I wanna blast and paint it on both sides before I install my J.Y. serp.system! I've tried gear pullers, drift punches, and even retained the services of a deep-bayou voodoo witch (nevermind that- she was hired to get something else off !) Anyhoo, I really need to get my serp.system on- so if anybody has any nuggets of wisdom- please share! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

03-15-2008, 04:54 AM	#2
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: Mission: Impossible? It's threaded. I beleive... __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

03-15-2008, 04:57 AM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Mission: Impossible? That looks like its pressed on. There is a tool to remove it. It hooks in that grove on the end of the pulley and pushes on the shaft. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-15-2008, 05:02 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Mission: Impossible? Did you try a dedicated ps pulley removal tool or just a gear/pulley puller? I believe that is what kelsfine69 is referring to. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-15-2008, 05:15 AM	#5
GruntyPants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 95	Re: Mission: Impossible? There is a specific tool to remove those GM style power steering pulleys. You can get one at about any parts store. Don't try using a 3 jaw puller, you'll ruin the pulley... ask me how I know ;-) Shawn __________________ -- Shawn '67 Short Step '70 Short Wide

03-15-2008, 06:27 AM	#7
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Mission: Impossible? Yes, what Sport/truck said. If you take it to a parts store they will probably even help you take it off. I did a bunch when I worked at AZ. __________________ -Scott-

03-15-2008, 06:57 AM	#9
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Mission: Impossible? i got that the tool from snap-on to do that at work and yes it is a dedicated tool just for removing those, otherwise you just end up ruining them. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-15-2008, 07:31 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Mission: Impossible? the puller is so cheap ,i paid less than $10 that it's not worth getting as a "free" rental with the price of gas going back and forth to the auto parts store. buy the tool you've got for life with only one trip to the store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-15-2008, 07:38 PM	#12
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Mission: Impossible? Ok- It looks like I'll need to have it pressed back on once I get the pulley back from the powder coater...I just hope the shop doesn't eff up the pulley puttin' it back on! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

03-15-2008, 09:01 PM	#13
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Mission: Impossible? i have taken mine to advanced autoparts and they will pull it off for you.

03-16-2008, 09:03 AM	#15
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: Mission: Impossible? The kit we have at my shop removes and installs it we got it from snap on and it was only like $60CND

03-18-2008, 01:18 PM	#17
Machinist1972 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 38	Re: Mission: Impossible? Try using a tie rod puller or something similar to this, you want a puller that will have tangs to fit in the groove. When you want to install the pulley use a heavy grade ready rod and thread it into the shaft on the pump, once it is threaded in put the pulley on, followed by a thick washer and nut. You can use vise grips or something to hold the ready rod now tighten the nut this will press the pulley back on. Here are some pics. Attached Images

03-18-2008, 03:09 PM	#18
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Mission: Impossible? Don't waste your time trying to find find a shortcut. The correct tool is cheap, and definately worth having around. I've used mine a million times, definately worth the $30 i spent __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill



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