OK. The camshaft and cam timing gear are already off (that picture is from a few weeks ago). All that's left on the block is the crankshaft, crank timing gear (steel?) and that plate.

So, I should heat up the crankshaft gear with a propane torch, then what? This won't hurt the crank? I can't pull the crank out like was suggested because the gear is on it. I only need to move the gear 1/8 of an inch or so and I should be able to fit the puller claws in there. Is there a way to do this without destroying that plate?

BTW, are you sure that's an aftermarket gear? it looks like the one in the service manual and I'm pretty sure they use a 3-jaw gear puller to remove it in the manual.

thanks,
Joe


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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