Timing gear removal

[mustang652]

Got the head for the 65 to the shop today for the valve job and milling and started the disassembly of the top and front of the motor to do the cam and new timing gear. Bumbed my nose on how to remove the timing gear. How is it removed and do I need any special tools to accomplish the chore. Appreciate any help I can get.

 

[JackFish]

Yup, you need a timing gear puller.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/PERFORMANCE-TECH-TIM ... dZViewItem
I got one of these for about $10 on sale at my local parts store.

 

[mustang652]

I'm wanting to replace the entire setup with the new one I got from Mike, so I need to know how to remove the one on the crankshaft as well. I have the four prong or cross shaped harmonic puller. Will that work on the larger gear.

 

[woodbutcher]

If the timing gear on the cam is the OEM type,remove the fiber portion
first.That will leave the metal hub.Take a Dremel tool using one of the cutter wheels to cut through the hub.It will just about fall off in your hand.
To remove the crank gear if you don`t have a puller,use two tapered wedge pieces of soft wood.Place the flat side against the timing cover with the two pieces 180* apart(ie top and bottom)ang VERY GENTLY tap the ends of the wedges.This will force the crank gear off of the crank snout.To replace the crank gear I just use the large bolt that screws into the crank snout.To install the cam gear follow the mfgs directions,as it is a very tight (press) fit.The timing set that I replaced on the engine that was originally in my 300 the mfg recommended heating the gear in oil to a temp of IIRC was 300*,and then fitting it to the cam.Hope this helps.
Leo

 

[Alabama65stang]

I just took mine off about a week ago. Used a couple of screwdivers and GENTLY pryed the crank gear off while working the cam gear off by hand. Had to work them together to keep the slack in the chain. Had to "press" the new one on the crank by tightening the balancer pulley on it. The cam gear went on easily, just had to work them together. If you're degreeing the cam, you may get to practice this ritual several times.

 

[mustang652]

Many thanks, I appreciate the help. For the most part used the screwdriver method and a small flat prybar. Eventually had to wrap crank gear with shop rag to protect it, and use large pliers to move gear back and forth while pulling outward.