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Crank removal - front bolt?

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Killer50stang

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I'm removing a crank from a 351 M motor. I can't seem to get the water pump plate off, because the front of the crank is attached to it. How does this thing come off? I guessing I need to somehow stop the crank from turning. Any tips?

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Hit it with an impact. To get the cover off you'll need a puller to remove the dampner. Careful not to break the timing cover, they are not cheap to replace.
 

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5ive.oh said:
Hit it with an impact. To get the cover off you'll need a puller to remove the dampner. Careful not to break the timing cover, they are not cheap to replace.
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All I see is one bolt. Is this what I need a puller for?
 

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One bolt from the center of the damper,then a puller to remove the damper,then you can unbolt and pul the cover.There a re a couple of oil pan bolts that go into the cover also.
 

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Vinnietbird said:
One bolt from the center of the damper,then a puller to remove the damper,then you can unbolt and pul the cover.There a re a couple of oil pan bolts that go into the cover also.
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I finally got the bolt off. I had a pulley puller for my power steering pump, are they the same thing?

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they make a harmonic balancer puller- go to the auto store and rent one for a couple bucks
 

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If it's big enough to get the jaws behind the dampner then it should work. I've done it with a damn prybar before, but it wasn't pretty.
 
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