I agree with Hotrod on this, never hit the rim of a balancer, sheave or gear. Tighten the puller up as far as you feel it will go. Then start smacking the puller rod easy at first and work your way up slowly harder, until it frees.

Safety tip: "Stay out of the line of fire"

Don

1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!