Crankshaft sleeve removal help.

[p38fighter]

I have the step down type which it says to use a 3 jawed puller for removal. I'm not sure where the jaws grab. The "step" appears too narrow to hold the jaws. Is there a shop made tool someone has figured out? Thanks.

[jopizz]

Where does it say you need a puller? Normally they just slide off by hand.

John

[p38fighter]

I'm looking at page 1-31 of the 59 shop manual. "#5 under cylinder front cover" calls for Ford tool 7675-N. I did try to pull it off by hand but no go.

[jopizz]

I've done a number of '59's and don't ever remember using a puller. All the sleeves I've removed from 352's and 390's are a smaller diameter where they go into the timing cover just like the one in your picture. Did you try tapping it with a rubber mallet to see if it loosens up.

John

[p38fighter]

John I'll try the mallet tomorrow. Thanks

[p38fighter]

It took a few taps with the rubber mallet and then slipped right off. Thanks John.

[jopizz]

You're welcome. I've never seen a FE sleeve that needed a puller. I'm not sure why the manual has that shown.

John

[simplyconnected]

I know why he can't get it off. The woodruff key is still in place. Look at pictures 15, 16 & 17:
https://squarebirds.org/simplyconnec...SetRemoval.htm
Take the key out that the sleeve will slide right off. As John said, NO special tools are necessary.

[simplyconnected]

[p38fighter]

The key was out. It was just stuck.

[p38fighter]

And the sleeve itself is slotted suggesting that it could have come off with the key in place. Perhaps that is why the manual suggests a puller is needed.