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max
06-23-2005, 10:26 AM
does anyone know how to remove the belt wheel properly on my 30/30 loadstars the wheel has got cut out holes but when you put a puller on to these they bend and distort and the puller legs won't grip on, levering or hammering just breaks it up and heating it up just melts the wheel into silver solder which is what I do until the shaft hole melts off the shaft, the same problem goes for the chain cog wheel. Anyone know a trick without melting my wheels ??
srhaz
06-23-2005, 01:47 PM
Don't know if it is the best or even proper way, but it works for me.
As you said, the hammer will break it off or make cuts between the holes to break it off. Then I can get the puller around the 'nub' that is still on the shaft. On my 50# I'll also use penetrating oil and low heat.
Maybe someone knows how to save the whole pulley so it can be reused. At least they are cheap.
Joseph Baran
06-27-2005, 05:54 PM
When removing these, I devote about 5-10 minutes to hammering a chisel between the hub and the bearing. If it doesn't move, i break it off and use the puller as suggested. At $50+/hr, no customer of mine wants me to waste extra time saving a 10 dollar part. As for the chain sprocket/cog thing (M401366?) I use a pair of channel-locks....grab behind the cog and pry up...it usually pops right off...or if it's aftermarket, snaps in two. these cost about a buck so one could always just invest in a cold chisel and split them.
max
06-27-2005, 06:40 PM
many thanks joseph, your reply has given me the confidence I needed to use brute force on these stubborn temper items the chain cog was not the nylon one it was the metal one M400091P CHAIN SPROCKET but I assume like the belt wheel a bit of brute force - hammer - chisel -heat - and that will come off as well
Joseph Baran
06-27-2005, 09:13 PM
I'm sorry, I misunderstood which parts you were playing with. The best way I've found to remove the belt pully is to remove the bearing assembly and use a 5 gal bucket to support the pulley. Then drive the shaft through with a drift pin or some other bar...something smaller than the shaft to avoid mushrooming the head.