Pulling PS pulley using a puller

[Donald]

This PS pulley does not have a grove where one can use a PS pulley puller? So a normal gear puller?

May I can just remove the nut and the lock washer and then the larger washer. Or is larger washer part of the pulley?

 

[Timmastertech]

thats not a press on pulley, should come off easily after the shaft nut is removed.

 

[JMJNet]

You never know until you do it.

 

[Donald]

thats not a press on pulley, should come off easily after the shaft nut is removed.

On the parts diagram it shows that large washer is actually part of the pulley and that the pulley and shaft are splined.

 

[Timmastertech]

On the parts diagram it shows that large washer is actually part of the pulley and that the pulley and shaft are splined.

Yes they are but just because its splined does not mean it is press fit. Honda power steering pulleys have been like that forever.

 

[Donald]

Yes they are but just because its splined does not mean it is press fit. Honda power steering pulleys have been like that forever.

Gee and I was thinking I had a reason to buy a new tool.

 

[HemiBenny]

Gee and I was thinking I had a reason to buy a new tool.

Well, you can buy a new tool and then act surprised when you find out that you didn't need it. Then, apply the logic that you may need it in the future and keep it.

 

[Donald]

Yes they are but just because its splined does not mean it is press fit. Honda power steering pulleys have been like that forever.

So if I take off the nut will the pulley just slide off with a pull by hands.

 

[Timmastertech]

So if I take off the nut will the pulley just slide off with a pull by hands.

may take a couple taps with a hammer if there is rust in the splines or something but shouldnt be any major force

 

[Donald]

So with the nut off and the belt tension released the pulley came right off. So why not make all PS pulleys like this? Why bother with pressed on and needing a puller?

 

[cjcride]

Probably cheaper to make press on pulleys

 

[Donald]

Probably cheaper to make press on pulleys

The same with pressed in Zerk fittings rather than threaded ones.

 

[Owen Lucas]

Just curious, what camera did you use to take that detailed photo with? iPhone, Android? That is a great shot!

 

[Mazomopar]

Had similar situation on old beater AMC one time. Didn't want to budge. Loosened nut a few turns and hit the starter once or twice. Nice and wiggly after that.

 

[Donald]

Just curious, what camera did you use to take that detailed photo with? iPhone, Android? That is a great shot!

I have a Pixel 8 Pro. Takes pretty good pictures.

But I need a camera that can take pictures of rocker switches on my boat where the label are faded and unreadable. I need to know what the labels were.

 

[Owen Lucas]

I have a Pixel 8 Pro. Takes pretty good pictures.

But I need a camera that can take pictures of rocker switches on my boat where the label are faded and unreadable. I need to know what the labels were.

If you post the pictures of the labels here, I can try some photoshop tricks to see if I can enhance faded text. I am no expert but I'll give it my best shot!

 

[Donald]

If you post the pictures of the labels here, I can try some photoshop tricks to see if I can enhance faded text. I am no expert but I'll give it my best shot!

I have some individual switch shots also.

Some may be blank.

Bottom row second from left I think is "FWD Bilge"

I got the whole top row except for far right. And one that I think is "ARCH Lights"

 

[Owen Lucas]

I have some individual switch shots also.

Some may be blank.

Bottom row second from left I think is "FWD Bilge"

I got the whole top row except for far right. And one that I think is "ARCH Lights"

I ran the images through some filters:

This appears to be Anchor Up / Down

I'm not sure what this image is, so I ran it through AI and these are the results:

• Trim Tabs
• Engine Hatch or Hydraulic Lift
• Courtesy/Panel Lights

To me it looks like a windshield or a fuel gage.

It was not possible to lift up an text from the switches other than "LGE" on the 2nd from left on bottom row. I presume this could say "BILGE".

Upper row, 2nd from right says WIPER.

 

[Donald]

Thanks for the work looking at the photos. So the anchor one is windless. It has no light bar at the bottom because it's a momentary up or down.

The bilge one is probably forward bilge (pump) as the aft one is automatic.

There could be several blank ones for "future use"