in the middle of a head cam install

**MCCs WS6** · 09-09-2007, 07:42 PM

so i am in the middle of a cam/head install.. i have all supporting mods going in to it.. i have a melling oil pump and a rollermaster timing chain goin in.. my question is..on the lower sprocket for the timing chain, attached to the crank .. i cant seem to get it off.. do i need to change it to work with the rollmaster upper sprocket attached to the cam .. or can i leave the stocker.. if not recommended.. how do i remove it??.. thanx for the help

**Killer_bluebird** · 09-09-2007, 08:58 PM

It's been a while since I did mine, but I believe we just use a pry bar and gently worked it out.

**MCCs WS6** · 09-10-2007, 01:21 PM

ive been using a pry bar and cannot break it loose.. can i leave it?? and use the upper rollmaster sprocket??

**MLavigne Z/28** · 09-10-2007, 02:42 PM

Use a three jaw puller. It's not that hard and you might as well change it since you have it apart.

**MCCs WS6** · 09-10-2007, 02:44 PM

ok.. i ll try the puller.. the pry bar isnt workin.. i know that

**bigrondownhiller** · 09-10-2007, 03:34 PM

it is pressed on. go to the parts store and rent a gear puller. make sure you have a balancer install tool also so you can press the new gear on. dont hit it with a hammer.

**Killer_bluebird** · 09-10-2007, 03:44 PM

Try the puller or putting 2 pry bars on opposite sides, doing it with only one might just be cocking it.

Let us know how it went.

**MCCs WS6** · 09-10-2007, 07:21 PM

thanx.. i got it off with a pulley puller.. but didnt put the new one on with a balancer.. i used a rubber mallet and screwdriver that i taped the shit out of the end with.. went on fine.. thanx for the help