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I'll add, hitting the side of the hub, not on either end. 
In Response To: I don't know if there's science to support this, a good belt with a small sledge hammer,.. ()
() I was told that the vibrations along with the puller and heat, help the movement. It's worked nicely, don't be afraid to hit the hub a good one. There's no force, fore or aft, applied to the transmission.
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- Reached my limit with gear puller...need help
- You know there a nut you have to remove
- I don't know if there's science to support this, a good belt with a small sledge hammer,..
- I'll add, hitting the side of the hub, not on either end.
- That's always worked for me too Tom...
- I'll add, hitting the side of the hub, not on either end.
- I urge caution if...
- A very easy way to get the prop off is as follows...
- Once you get the puller in place and
- Use an impact wrench on the puller
- Try them all, one of these ideas will work.
- Recommend more heat.