remove crankshaft pulley

My pulleys are pretty rusted and are eating my belts, snapped one today out on the lake and had to get towed by a 15 hp john boat!! embarrassing...But I was wondering if anyone has had experience removing these. I have removed the three bolts, but the pulley isnt wanting to come off. Do I need to remove the larger bolt in the center or is it just being stubborn? Its an '86 SN 2001

normally you need a puller to remove the harmonic balancer

OK so I should just be able to muscle it off then?

sure just remove all the bolts and get between the back of the pulley and balancer with a pry bar or something. It should come off with a little coaxing. Also check your belt alignment. So use a straight edge to inspect the angle between the waterpump and the pulley and alternator. They may need some washers to get them to line up. This will reduce belt wear.

OK. I'm not worried about bending the pulley, I'm putting a new one on. Thank you for the help guys!

FLSKIER wrote: You will have to remove the crankshaft bolt the washer on it holds the pulley.

UM no it doesn't, at least not on a ford!

Not on the 3 bolt and not on the 4 bolt setups that have been used over the years. If this boat is a rare chevy then I maybe wrong

Sorry I was thinking of a Chevy.

oledb4 wrote: how did ur belts do with the pulleys being that rusted??

Justin,
There are always some very basic things you need to look at before you take your boat out. Rusted sheaves are one of them. Blowing a belt due to the condidition of the sheaves and being towed in I have to say blatantly is your owm fault. Now you are asking another member if they made the same stupid mistake??????

Next, as long as I'm on a "rant", is it would be a good idea to proof read you posts. I'm never perfect but I do try. You have not!

Whats with all the belt bustin here pete

Thats right I used whats and not what's and thats and not that's... I am a rebel without a cause and those grammer police ain't ever gonna git me

Jllogan wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: oledb4 wrote: how did ur belts do with the pulleys being that rusted?? Justin, There are always some very basic things you need to look at before you take your boat out. Rusted sheaves are one of them. Blowing a belt due to the condidition of the sheaves and being towed in I have to say blatantly is your owm fault. Now you are asking another member if they made the same stupid mistake?????? Next, as long as I'm on a "rant", is it would be a good idea to proof read you posts. I'm never perfect but I do try. You have not! Pete, I am sure you are not referring to me? My spelling is impeccable. I even won the spelling bee in 6th grade. Too many justins on this site now. Maybe have to start going by a nickname...how about....nighthawk! Think about it.

No, not you - it was "odedb4". You're correct, it does seem like we have plenty of Justin's on site!

SNobsessed wrote: Pete - have you been taking lessons from '79 lately? You were a little blunt here.

Chris,
Yes, I was being very blunt but from the start admitted that! But, "big time", someone needs to take the place of Chris!!

BTW, is there any member that is still in touch with him? The last I heard was he went over to the "dark" side with a Gayliner I/O!!!!