Engine: pulley for belt wont come off

[greatbarnfind]

hi, the pulley that pulls the belt in the center bottom of my engine will not come off allowing me to get to the timing belt. What might help getting it off. I have screwed the center bolt for the crankshaft off and pulled the plate for that off. When i use the crowbar the pulley just bends. All bolts seem to be out that would hold it.

[bezhawk]

What Studebaker engine has a timing belt? They are gear driven. Please buy a shop manual. They are written in very plain language. All the nuts on the 6 bolts need to be removed also, as well as the large center bolt. Tap the edge of the pulley with a brass hammer to break any rust bond. Should come right off.

[rockne10]

Yes! Don't force it or bend it! Procure the shop manual and use the proper tools. This is not your dad's Oldsmobile.

[studegary]

First we need to know what engine you are working on. What are you attempting to correct? If it is a Studebaker V8, or even a 1965-1966 Chevrolet V8, it doesn't have a "timing belt".

[dictator27]

He is talking about a Champion 6 - see his post re stuck pistons. The lower bottom pulley is a vibration dampener and requires a puller to remove it from the crankshaft, prying on it won't do the job.

Terry

[greatbarnfind]

Thanks, i found a puller and got it off