I'm having trouble removing the timing gear from the crankshaft on my 261. The trouble is that the claws on the 3 leg gear puller I have are too fat to fit between the gear and the block. I already broke a tooth off the gear in the process. I think I MIGHT be able to get the claws in there if I removed the large plate that the front engine mounts attach to, but I can't get the large attaching screws to budge... and I have a feeling I'm not supposed to remove them. I thought about grinding down the claws, but I'm afraid that might weaken them to the point of making them useless. ANy suggestions?

Thanks.

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'50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe (late 261)
Chicago

'59 Chevy BelAir (v8)
'50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe (late 261)
Chicago