Todays shop time.

[daugen]

I thought it would have looked pretty neat...

I could use a hand with some suggestions on how to get this pulley off my rototiller.
It's so large that my pullers won't fit. New trans/axle assembly going in, drops down, not up so pulley
won't clear, has to come off. Has a keyway.

Does one just take a block of wood and gently persuade it?
What do you use when you don't have the right tool?...
thanks

 

[downsizingnow48]

I've used this HF bearing separator for a lot of awkward things. The pieces are easily adaptable to use with longer bolts or rods or just heavy flat bar drilled where necessary.

 

[Budweiser John]

How about drilling two holes equally spaced from the centerline of the shaft and opposite each other through the pully then using suitable bolts, nuts, and washers affix your puller.
If possible, the application of some heat might expand the hub enough to get things moving.
Reassemble with a slathering of antiseez compound to insure EZ disassembly in the future.

Does sound like a good excuse to purchase a bigger puller however, as the guy who dies with the most tools has the best auctions.

B. John

 

[Big Barn]

Clean/chamfer the end of the shaft a bit first

You might try a tie rod tool or pickle fork on the backside. It LOOKs like there may be enough room. Might be enough to break it loose then continue with a wooden block or spacers and the wedged pickle fork.

 

[daugen]

thanks guys, going to use a little heat and see if I get lucky.
pickle fork and wiggle wiggle wiggle....
if not, trip to Napa for an expensive tool I'm sure.

 

[fruitcakesa]

thanks guys, going to use a little heat and see if I get lucky.
pickle fork and wiggle wiggle wiggle....
if not, trip to Napa for an expensive tool I'm sure.

This/\/\/\ and patience.
I had a similar problem on a mower pulley that I could not get off or access.
I first doused it for about a week with loose juice and then
heat, a tapered block of wood and a hammer was the only "wrench" that would fit.
I pounded the bejeesus out of it and it finally gave up.

 

[Big Barn]

Plan B



Perhaps you could borrow a puller. I’d be happy to help but not really up to a road trip. Lol.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Drew, I think some auto parts places will loan / rent pullers and such.