So my question is simple- how do i get the engine to not turn while i am using the puller to get this bitch off?!? The engine is on a stand with no heads by the way. thanks for any help!!!

 

pUT A LONG BOLT IN THE FLYWHEEL END OF THE CRANK SO IT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE STAND SO IT STOPS THE CRANK FROM TURNING

 

If I remember I was able to hold the balancer while using the puller.
Try covering the main bolt on the puller with anti-seize.
If nothing else works, you either have to put on a flex/flywheel and use a flex/flywheel turning tool, or some sort of belt grip deal on the balancer.

Ron

 

i usually use a screwdriver or pry bar to hold the puller, sort of slide it in above one bolt and below another.

 

Use an Impact Wrench.

 

Is the starter still on the engine? Buddy of mine took vise grips and put them onto the flywheel. It then made contact with the starter and stopped the motor from turning.

Just an idea.

 

Impact wrench= bad idea

I actually did finally get it off. what was happening was the removal tool was trying to thread itself into the crank threads, and ended up stripping the **** out of the end of the bolt. went to sears and got another one (good ole' craftsman) and it came with an attachment that mine didn't have that goes on the front of the puller bolt. came off real easy then. thanks for any suggestions

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Need4Speed1387
[B]Impact wrench= bad idea

I'm a diesel mechanic, works for me every time..

 

Impact wremch

 

Hope you picked up an installer while at Sears. That tool is suppose to go into the crank thread

Ron

 

might want to find a tap to repair the threads you messed up with the first puller.