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  1. Speddmon

    Pulling blower wheel--MEP002A

    You would be surprised how hard you can pull on fine thread 5/16" bolts. When I had to pull a wheel off of a parts machine I had, I made my puller from 1/2" bar stock. I cranked on it so hard I bent it. That is why they are fine thread bolts Finer threads allow for more torque for the same...
  2. Speddmon

    Pulling blower wheel--MEP002A

    The gunk and rust will affect the voltage generated. Good job getting that wheel off by the way. If I had to guess, I would say that wheel was probably heated a bit before the last person installed it (A BIG no no for a tapered shaft).
  3. Speddmon

    Pulling blower wheel--MEP002A

    Save yourself the troubles of trying to pull parts that don't need it. Look at the top of the Aux. Equipment forum. I placed a sticky thread there a while ago that has a step by step troubleshooting guide for the DC system on these sets.
  4. Speddmon

    Pulling blower wheel--MEP002A

    This is probably going to sound like a really stupid question, but I have got to ask...You did take the large washer off with the center bolt correct? If it's still on there and you are pulling against it, you are going to get absolutely nowhere. Also, if I'm reading your last post correctly...
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