Puller for timing gear

[Themadmob]

Hi all .. I am about to buy a puller to remove the timing gear from the cam shaft .. any recommendations and also how do I know what bolt type to get to screw into the timing gear? https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/02/86.jpg

[mick88]

First just try one of the timing cover bolts to see if it screws in.
Fair chance it will.
Possibly SAE thread 5/16 UNF more than likely. Once you find one with the same thread take it to a fastener supplier (Konnect, Thomas Warburton, Blackwoods) buy a couple to do the job or just pack the ones you have with washers if they are too long.



Or: a three legged puller will work if you can get one to fit through the holes in the sprocket.

Cheers, Mick.

[Busted Syncro]

G'day All,
The bolt threads on the timing gear pulley to remove it are probably 3/8" UNC. However, I used 3/8" BSW bolts that I had in stock. I fabricated a puller to use these two bolt holes as there is not enough space behind the pulley for the jaws of a three leg puller. When you change components in the timing gear setup you will be pulling the Cam pulley off a few times to "Time the Cam". So a proper puller will save a lot of heartache.!!!!Also check the Cam thrust plate for wear and that the bolts are tight.
Chris