help... lt1 crank hub remove/install

[Fish-man]

I'm putting new front cover gasket on... none of the hub pullers I find have the needed 7/16 bolts - nor does the puller casting have clearance for the big 7/16. Trying to rent @ parts store vs buying one then modifying.

So, I wonder if anyone has a puller that works for this that I could borrow?

And, will need something to re-install... not sure I can find high strenght threaded rod and not wanting to buy a tool kit for it...

Thanks!

[98blackbeauty]

Last time I rented one I went to O'reillys Warning note be sure to check harmonic hub that the 3 bolts are SAE not Metric. I think I rented puller then went to Ace to get 3 bolts the correct lenth.

[Fish-man]

Last time I rented one I went to O'reillys Warning note be sure to check harmonic hub that the 3 bolts are SAE not Metric. I think I rented puller then went to Ace to get 3 bolts the correct lenth.

Autozone and oreilys had 3/8ths bolts, but not 7/16... and the slots too narrow

What did u use to install?

[98blackbeauty]

To Install I used the the kit one time and the second time bought a threaded rod (same thread as hub bolt) used a large washer and nut to crank it on. basically thats what remover installer kit do. Recheck with O'reillys I think they had remover for different engine car that bolts were right size. I have done this like 4 times and each time was a little different.

[Fish-man]

To Install I used the the kit one time and the second time bought a threaded rod (same thread as hub bolt) used a large washer and nut to crank it on. basically thats what remover installer kit do. Recheck with O'reillys I think they had remover for different engine car that bolts were right size. I have done this like 4 times and each time was a little different.

Did u find high stregth threaded rod, or whatever the hardware store had?

[1BADAIR]

why not use a 3 jaw puller?

[Fish-man]

why not use a 3 jaw puller?

The ones I have don't fit. I suppose I could drag home some from o'reilys and try it...

[Boost Addict]

I've used a 3 jaw and it has worked fairly well. Just found a semi long bolt that threaded into the crank and it was good to go.

[Fish-man]

Ok, as far as puller, i've got one more place to check tomorow, and if they don't have a puller that works with 7/16... I will rent the std one and just put nuts on the 3/8 bolts behind the flange.

As far as installing, I did find a rental tool that will work... apparently the guy I asked the first time didn't have a clue.

[Fish-man]

Ok, as far as puller, i've got one more place to check tomorow, and if they don't have a puller that works with 7/16... I will rent the std one and just put nuts on the 3/8 bolts behind the flange.

As far as installing, I did find a rental tool that will work... apparently the guy I asked the first time didn't have a clue.

Found a puller that had slots wide enough for 7/16 bolts. Fyi-use grd8 bolt to insert into the crank hole... first go of it, I tried something very weak and almost got it stuck in the crank. Get grd8 for anything you buy in doing this.

the installer that I got was a no go... the threaded part wouldn't reach the crank threads at all. Ended up driving to MidState Bolt to get high strenght threaded rod. ( i have extra now ) I did use the thrust bearing from the kit to help do the job.