LS Crank Pulley Removal Hack

Here is a video that explains how to remove a LS Crank Pulley without the actual LS pulley removal tool. You still need a pulley removal too but, not the actual LS one (which none of the auto part stores carry in stock).

[@luismartz1407]

great advice !!!!!

[@ralphfreeman255]

Took your advice and worked great!

[@2muchspl]

Thank you explaining this in detail,I didn't want to buy a puller that I would probably only use 1 or 2x.

[@miketavenermedia7853]

I'm happy to help.

[@Zwingfilms]

Great advice Mike

[@frankzee111]

I use a pushrod ($4) from o reilly. Melling part #MPR653 7.8 inches long

[@radioace318la]

just an FYI, I had to pull mine today. I rented the Chrysler puller from O'Reilly's. The kit (a black plastic case) had 4 different rods in it, one was a tad over 7". It worked perfectly. I was surprised to learn after removing mine I noticed it was not keyed to any timing mark(s). It's an 07 Silverado 5.3L Z71 4x4. Does anyone know what's up with that? It doesn't matter what position it's in when reinstalling it back on the engine? That blew my mind.
Cheers from Louisiana.

[@krisbommersbach3776]

The timing chain is what keeps the engine in time. So if you turn the crank pulley, both the crank and cam are turning

[@swissroll71]

That rod looks bigger than 5/16

[@cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547]

Pushrods work too.

[@Mikegee92]

About to try that push rod thing wish me luck

[@kingkotkot2341]

ua-cam.com/users/shortsTdUet19Mk3g my way to pull it out