how to remove alternator pulley?

[rjcj]

Hey,
I just got a new alternator and I want to put my old pulley on the new alternator but I can't get either of them off? What gives? Any tips?

Thanks.
-Ron

 

[pjtoledo]

rjcj:
Hey,
I just got a new alternator and I want to put my old pulley on the new alternator but I can't get either of them off? What gives? Any tips?

Thanks.
-Ron

Impact wrench. Will the auto parts store do it for you? You can try the "poor mans impact". With alt on a bench or something, put a long boxed end wrench on the nut, using another large wrench NOT A HAMMER, hit the first wrench. The key is to swing it as fast as possible. You want a rapid shock, not an earthquake, hence no hammer. 3 or 4 hits should suffice. How about one of those strap wrenches? I have yet to acquire one so I don't know how much torque they support.

Perry Toledo,Ohio

 

[mhodzic]

take it to any shop and it will take few minutes with impact gun, give a guy tip

 

[rjcj]

Thanks guys. I took the alternators to a shop and it took the guy about 30 seconds to switch the pulleys. And of course I tipped him.

-Ron