Crank pulley removal ?

[95z28]

So its a lil late, been a long day and im not feeling creative. whats the simplest way to get the little (insert colorful word here) off???

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Always remember to check out Rob's web site for how to's. http://shbox.com/page/index.html
Like this.

[95z28]

i looked, guess it wasnt hard enuf.

[95z28]

Ok how the heck am i supposed to get the outer bolts off, is there some trick or are mine just rusted on that bad ??

[94 formula]

Try spraying them down with PB blaster very well and let them soak overnight.

[95z28]

i used like a full can of wd 40 on them, im just guna grind it off then drill it out. ill go get new bolts 2maro. opti doesnt arrive til thursday anyway.

[97LT1Z28]

My car has been through three of those bad boys and I've never had to use a puller on it. It just falls off after you take the three bolts out. Here's what you do -- if you can, put the belt back on -- this will hold the pulley from turning while you wrench on the bolts. This should allow you to loosen them up without any problems - rusted or not. After you loosen them up, remove the belt before removing the bolts completely. Then, just get a long screwdriver and gently pry the pulley away from the base - the LT1 balancers are not pressed on like the typical harmonic balancers you've probably seen - without the bolts, they are barely hanging on. That's why they are easy to remove. If this method doen't work (excessive rust on the back of the pulley), then try a puller on it - but keep in mind, I've never had to use a puller.

[azkkn]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO those arent some thing you can just go to the parts store and pick up, and they are not the same as any other small block chevy ones either. just get a breaker bar and really reef on them, and try short quick pulls too, some times they just need a jerk to come free. any use of an impact gun? that cant hurt.

[95z28]

yup i got em off finaly, thank you impact wrench. (idk why i didnt think of that sooner)

[95z28]

My car has been through three of those bad boys and I've never had to use a puller on it. It just falls off after you take the three bolts out. Here's what you do -- if you can, put the belt back on -- this will hold the pulley from turning while you wrench on the bolts. This should allow you to loosen them up without any problems - rusted or not. After you loosen them up, remove the belt before removing the bolts completely. Then, just get a long screwdriver and gently pry the pulley away from the base - the LT1 balancers are not pressed on like the typical harmonic balancers you've probably seen - without the bolts, they are barely hanging on. That's why they are easy to remove. If this method doen't work (excessive rust on the back of the pulley), then try a puller on it - but keep in mind, I've never had to use a puller.

the crank turned when i tried that

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Jam something sturdy through the spokes of the pulley against something safe from harm to keep the pulley still. Not everyone has to use a puller to remove the pulley.

[95z28]

i got it now, i needed it, lots of rust from when my water pump went over the summer . . .