Chrys 45 sheard key

My Chrysler 45, 1979 model, was a bitch to get the flywheel off. Finally popped off and I could see that the key was partially sheared. About 1/4 of the way. But it still went back together easy enough so I
thought it would be ok. It started up ok but was running rough so I decided to clean the points again.
Now Iv'e got a three-jaw puller on it and cranked about as hard as I can pull, but nothing! I'm afraid to pull any harder, I don't want to ruin the flywheel. Anyone got any ideas??

Three jaw puller is not to be used for pulling flywheel.------You must use a puller and three bolts to properly pull it.---------------A sheared key throws the timing out and it must be replaced with a similar key.--------Hardware store keys are not always a proper fit.

Sometimes a hit with a big hammer on the centerbolt of the 3 jaw will loosen it.
The harmonic balance puller,you might still have to tap with a hammer.
Like Racerone says get the right key or you might be looking for a new crank or sending it to a machine shop.Mercury parts or boats .net has it.I don't think this site sells it.J

Always use a 3 bolt puller on outboard flywheels.----------------Too much risk of bending / damaging an expensive flywheel using any other method !!

racerone said:

Always use a 3 bolt puller on outboard flywheels.----------------Too much risk of bending / damaging an expensive flywheel using any other method !!

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Hallelujah!!! And thank you much racerone,for the tip on harmonic three bolt puller, and thank you also
Jerry for the tip about how a whack with a big hammer on the turnbolt might be needed. This was a tough one. I pulled on the socket handle so hard that the bolts were twisting, then I took the socket-
wrench off and whacked the center bolt on the puller a couple good blows. Repeat. three times, and
I'll be darned. Success. Yes the key was completely sheared and I guess some little piece was wedged
in there. Well I just hope I didn't do any serious harm with all that whacking. It all looks good so far. I'll
let you know. mm

The key positions the flywheel for proper timing.---------With proper torque the locking tapers drive the flywheel.-------------If tapers do not match properly and lock the key will shear,---------------Use valve grinding compound and lap the tapers.