Pulling Crank Seals

[woodgrenade]

I've seen the Stihl puller, I've seen the various Husky pullers. I've also seen the prices for each. Then there is the gammet of modified pullers from the Lysle one all the way to notched screwdrivers. What is everyone out there using?

 

[Metals406]

I've seen the Stihl puller, I've seen the various Husky pullers. I've also seen the prices for each. Then there is the gammet of modified pullers from the Lysle one all the way to notched screwdrivers. What is everyone out there using?

I forge out an old chainsaw file into a hook that fits around the crank, I heat to non-mag quench in water or oil, and draw to a spring temper.

There aren't many tools out there that I won't build for myself.

 

[woodgrenade]

I forge out an old chainsaw file into a hook that fits around the crank, I heat to non-mag quench in water or oil, and draw to a spring temper.

There aren't many tools out there that I won't build for myself.

Sounds pretty cool. Do you have any pics of the set up?

 

[Metals406]

Sounds pretty cool. Do you have any pics of the set up?

I'll come up with something to post for ya.

My mom had a heart attack yesterday, so I'm hanging by the phone a bunch.

 

[woodgrenade]

I'll come up with something to post for ya.

My mom had a heart attack yesterday, so I'm hanging by the phone a bunch.

Sorry to hear about your mom. I wish her the best.

 

[FarmerBoy]

I have had great succes with these just plan on tearing the seal up though. If you take your time it won't hurt the case of the crank

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html

 

[nmurph]

I bought a Lisle and it didn't last. The blade straightened out. I now have customized screwdriver which has pulled better than 25 sets without a problem.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

I'll come up with something to post for ya.

My mom had a heart attack yesterday, so I'm hanging by the phone a bunch.

Sorry to hear about this Nate. Things like this are never easy.

Keep us posted. I'll be thinking about you and your family.

 

[countryhog]

I bought a Lisle and it didn't last. The blade straightened out. I now have customized screwdriver which has pulled better than 25 sets without a problem.

pix?

 

[Termitebuffet]

pix?

There is a pic of my modified screwdriver in the pressure / vac thread

 

[H 2 H]

This is what I used for a while but it went to tool heaven awhile ago

The Stihl puller is coming my way now

 

[countryhog]

There is a pic of my modified screwdriver in the pressure / vac thread

This is what I used for a while but it went to tool heaven awhile ago

The Stihl puller is coming my way now

thanks guys. good info. i took one of them paint can openers and ground it down thin. still trying to figure out how to apply axial pressure. i like the long handle so you can apply axial force idea. can't do pix yet cause not near my shop

 

[Al Smith]

The easiest way to pull a seal is with a drywall screw .You pierce a little hole in the metal portion with a sharp punch,ice pick whatever .Screw in the screw and pull it out .Simple as that .Even with a seal puller you are going to ruin the seal .

A little teeny seal like a Stihl 200T you can work out with a pair of ice picks .

 

[stihlonlynow]

The Stihl puller worked real slick on the one 260 that I have used it on the flywheel side. I think anything is going to tear up the seal?

 

[sefh3]

Where are you guys buy these Stihl pullers? I need one!!!:santabanana:

 

[H 2 H]

Where are you guys buy these Stihl pullers? I need one!!!:santabanana:

My is coming from mt Stihl dealer it's a little expensive tho

 

[Chity_Avatar]

Another vote for drywall screws.

 

[countryhog]

i've always hesitated to try the drywall screw thing cause i'm not certain how i'm gonna keep the metal pieces from dropping in to the case/bearings. eh?

 

[Eccentric]

i've always hesitated to try the drywall screw thing cause i'm not certain how i'm gonna keep the metal pieces from dropping in to the case/bearings. eh?

I use my shop vac to pull filings/bits out from around the crank end and bearing after pulling a seal. Bigger concern for me is making sure I don't damage the case in the seal area. Some saws have delicate little rings of mag around the seals (and small seals that don't give much 'safety' room around the drywall screw). Also gotta be careful to not drill or screw too deep and damage the bearing's ball cage. On saws where I don't want to use drywall screws, I instead use modified screwdrivers and such under the metal ring of the seal................and pull 'em with my small slide hammer.

 

[Crane]

My is coming from mt Stihl dealer it's a little expensive tho

Like how expensive?