How do you get a stuck pulley off?
Hear this out loudPauseSpray a liberal amount of penetrating oil onto the front and back sides of the pulley hub until they are thoroughly soaked. Spray the pulley retaining bolt and pulley shaft with the oil. Allow about 30 minutes to two hours for the penetrating oil to loosen the rusted pulley and other parts.
How do I remove the MTD pulley?
Hear this out loudPausePlace a wrench onto the puller center screw and begin to tighten it slowly. As the center screw tightens, it will pull the jaws towards it, and as the jaws get pulled, the pulley will come with them. This constant pressure as you tighten the screw will literally pull the MTD engine pulley straight off the shaft.
What to do if pulleys don’t track properly?
Tighten mounting. Check level and alignment of pulley shaft or belt will not track properly. If bearing is excessively worn, replace with new bearing. Check fit of inner race to ensure against bearing distortion. Check level and alignment at pulley shaft. Check shaft for straightness. Remove pulley to replace shaft.
What should I do if my lawn mower pulley is not working?
Below are some common pulley problems you may encounter, the possible causes of those problems, and our recommendations on how to fix the problems. Replace with new bearing. Remove pulley and replace shaft. Inspect for damage to bearings and replace as necessary. Adjust tension at take-up device.
What to do with a stuck idler pulley?
Idler pulleys may have bearing sets or bushings that need to be similarly snug to the shaft. Corrosion and dirt contamination may contribute to this condition making these pulleys difficult to separate for service. Service personnel may want to try and use penetrating oil in combination with gentle vibration to loosen these parts.
What to do if a pulley bearing is worn out?
If bearing is excessively worn, replace with new bearing. Check fit of inner race to ensure against bearing distortion. Check level and alignment at pulley shaft. Check shaft for straightness. Remove pulley to replace shaft. Inspect bearings for damage and replace as necessary. Tighten bearing lock mounting bolts.
How do I remove a pulley from a shaft?
Spray the pulley retaining bolt and pulley shaft with the oil. Allow about 30 minutes to two hours for the penetrating oil to loosen the rusted pulley and other parts. Spray additional coats of oil as needed until the parts loosen and can be removed, allowing 30 minutes to two hours between each application of the penetrating oil.
How do you remove alternator pulley?
To remove the alternator pulley, use a 1/2″ Drive impact wrench to loosen the nut. Most automotive Alternator pulleys use a 15/16 socket. Hold the alternator pulley firmly. You should use a rag or better a heavy glove. Alternators with external fans can rip up.
How do you remove Pully from power steering pump?
To remove the pulley from the power steering pump, a special power steering pump pulley puller is required. Remove the power steering belt. Loosen the tensioning bolt and push the power steering pump toward the engine. Then remove the belt.
How do you remove crankshaft pulley bolt?
Use your crankshaft bolt remover tool to back out the crankshaft bolt. To remove the bolt, position the bolt remover tool over the bolt head. You’ll find the bolt in the pulley’s center. Position the socket end over the bolt remover tool and loosen the bolt with the impact wrench.