how to pull impellar without puller tool?

[atlfootr]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

Just for clarity's sake, he's talking about paint can openers.

In case you don't who clarity is, here's her photo!

[jimmer2880]

I screw a deck screw into the rubber part, around the hub, then grab the head with a pair of plyers and pull.

[ahhudgins]

Originally Posted by CantRepeat

Spray some WD-40 in the pump housing, turn the motor over a few times and grab the impeller with a pair of channel locks and it will slip right out.

Yup, the WD-40 works every time for me.

You shouldn't have to say this, but don't grab the impeller while you are turning the engine over. I watched a guy change out an impeller on his old 78 S&S and then he tried to check the belt tension with his fingers....while it was running. It wasn't pretty.

[#47of100TeamMC]

No need to lube it up...she won't care. Just take 2 needle-nose pliers grab slats on opposite sides of each other and give them a tug. Pops right out. Then when you go to put it back in, put some white lithium grease on the shaft before you slide it in. Easy Peasy Japanease.

[gr82bgreen]

Originally Posted by jlbenzo024

I need to change my impellar and im just wondering what the best way to get it out is without the impellar tool. Thank you.

because I have a v drive and have no room or sight I use a large stud extractor and vise grips.

[Barefooter92]

gr82bgreen:

Do tell...Do you have to stand on your head too?

[gr82bgreen]

Originally Posted by Barefooter92

gr82bgreen:

Do tell...Do you have to stand on your head too?

Almost. It's not too bad as the side panels beside the engine come outand I do have room to kneel beside the engine.