Help Me Choose A Gear Puller

"Brickman" (legomaniacman) 04/26/2016 at 18:46 • Filed to: None

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I need a puller to pull a A/C pulley to replace the clutch coil. I could use a crow bar, but I want it done right. Plus I can always use it for any pulling I need down the road. Im quite stingy with my money so I choose a couple of good name brand for the prices that im interested in.

EDIT: I bought the Gearwrench one in the case :)

OTC is a great brand. I use their tools at work and never let me down.

Its only a 2 jaw, but has a 6 inch spread.

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This is a larger 3 jaw OTC puller. Used but taken care of. Kinda expensive compared to a puller thats new and in a case.

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I almost went ahead and purchased this one till I found the next one down. Its only 2 ton rated, no case, but can also be used as a 2-jaw puller if needed. Jaw only spreads out to 5 inches.

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This is the one im itching to buy. Love tools that come in a case so I won’t loose any bolts, and keeps the tool clean. It’s like the $30 one, but the jaws spread out to 8 inches and 5 ton rated.

Gearwrench is a great brand IMO. They are the ones that actually make the Craftsman tools and it has a lifetime warranty.

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Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Brickman 04/26/2016 at 18:52

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I’ve been pretty satisfied with this:

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5702-Ge…

Urambo Tauro > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 04/26/2016 at 18:56

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I have that same set, but broke the big one while trying to free a stuck hub during a wheel bearing job.

But that’s probably not the tool’s fault. I later rented a massive puller from the auto parts store, and could feel it starting to do the same, so I stopped before that happened so I could return it.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Brickman 04/26/2016 at 19:06

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I’ve never really had much luck with the legged pullers.

I’ve got a proper bearing removal tool and it’s worked wonders, even though it’s a cheap eBay special (£18).

I’ve also recently bought a 5-ton hydraulic legged puller for £30. I’ve yet to use it but my mate who works on aeroplanes has and he said it’s brilliant :)

Brickman > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 04/26/2016 at 19:07

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And the 3 piece one im looking at is only for $29.99. I have a pair of Tekton screw drivers that are holding up quite well.

I’ll keep it in mind.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Urambo Tauro 04/26/2016 at 19:10

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You need this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XKCUMNA?…

Urambo Tauro > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 04/26/2016 at 19:12

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Brickman > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 04/26/2016 at 19:14

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The compressor bolts would be in the way of the splitter. Thanks though :)

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Urambo Tauro 04/26/2016 at 19:15

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They also have a 50 ton one if you can’t be arsed enough to remove the nut before giving it a go.

1111111111111111111111 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 04/26/2016 at 19:20

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If it didn’t weigh 58 pounds.

Speed > Brickman 04/26/2016 at 22:03

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I rarely buy specialty tools like this that will hardly ever be used. Why not rent one from a local parts store and get your money back when you return it? That’s how I roll.

Brickman > Speed 04/26/2016 at 23:25

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nah, Im going to buy one. I wrench on everything and want it when I need it

brianbrannon > Brickman 04/27/2016 at 09:10

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You want an compressor clutch tool not a gear puller.

Brickman > brianbrannon 04/27/2016 at 09:40

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I have that. Holds the clutch plate while removing the nut and the clutch plate slides out, careful not to lose the shims, then remove the snap ring, remove the pulley (which I need a puller) , another snap ring, and clutch coil.