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• Reached my limit with gear puller...need help
  • You know there a nut you have to remove
    • Did you apply the heat while it was under tension from the gear puller?
      • Yes
    • Uh...
      • Once it pops...
  • 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.
      • Use a soft hammer to do this
        • You guys are using the wrong tools
    • That's always worked for me too Tom...
      • I got that advice, second hand, from an old boatyard.
        • Tom....
          • Thanks Maine, that's what I've been trolling for in this thread.
  • I urge caution if...
  • A very easy way to get the prop off is as follows...
    • I wouldn't feel comfortable driving the shaft toward the trans.
      • If you are concerned, split the coupling and put a piece of 1/2" ply between the halves...
        • Fair enough. I have one more idea to throw in.
          • That's an interesting piece of gear
            • It's called a Hydro-Puller.
              • Expensive gadget
  • Once you get the puller in place and
    • I am going to tell you guys when I win this war.
      • You're on the right track
      • What's the puller you are using Peter?
        • Sears' finest
          • prop puller
  • Use an impact wrench on the puller
    • Good idea and....
      • I have that unit
    • If I used an impac wrench I would sure
      • When I used it
      • They are not talking about the manual ones you hit with a hammer
        • I know how they work and have used them many times
          • Well...
            • Use quick/short bursts
            • I think so. You can only do so much
  • Try them all, one of these ideas will work.
  • Recommend more heat.
    • I should add...
      • "Brinelling results from excessive load or impact on stationary bearings."