What did you guys use for a gear puller? (pics)


You can make your own gauge holder out of an old drain plug (or a 22mm bolt, 1.5 thread)

 

i used the one that comes with the snap on kit

 

I used the snapon puller also. Worked great. In reality any flat puller that is slotted for 2 bolts, like a balancer puller but smaller, would work. I was going to make all the tools to do my timing but couldnt find a drain plug locally so I just ordered the DV socket, puller, and gauge adapter from snap on. It was cheaper than buying the DV socket locally also. The diesel shop wanted $100

 

I got a steering wheel puller from Autozone for like $15, then you just need the right length/thread pitch bolts, I found some grade 8 bolts at a local hardware store for a few bucks, Dusty

 

thanks guys, after reading the instructions many times i kicked myself. hey atleast i can tear an m-16 down an put it back together in 40 seconds, that's good for something right . i'm gonna give the timing a shot on saturday, hope i have enough time, i promised my buddy i'd put his cold air intake on his ricer, please forgive me

 

Hey do you remember what size/length bolts you used?

 

was the 1 3/16 socket used a 6pt or 12pt ?

this would save purchasing the special 32pt special socket necessary according to instructions

snapon is out of the DV socket too..

 

steering wheel puller and the short intake horn bolts work to remove the gear.