Crank removal - front bolt?

[Killer50stang]

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?

Jason

 

[5ive.oh]

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.

 

[Killer50stang]

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.

All I see is one bolt. Is this what I need a puller for?

 

[Vinnietbird]

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.

 

[Killer50stang]

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.

I finally got the bolt off. I had a pulley puller for my power steering pump, are they the same thing?

Jason

 

[mustanghunter50]

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

 

[5ive.oh]

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.