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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:55 pm    Post subject: Easy DIY Fan Hub Removal Tool Reply with quote

Hey folks,
The other day I fandangled together a tool to remove the fan hub on a new engine I'm building for my bus. I'd thought I'd share it here in the hopes it'll help others

For materials:
- One broken ratchet socket, ideally 1/2 inch size, and I used a 16mm but find whatever fits. (Or buy one for a dollar at a thrift store)


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Grind / cut the socket down to size. Mine ended up being roughly 14mm, but I think 13.5mm would be the sweet spot, I only had a few threads to work with at this length

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Using the bolt and washer already found on the crank, assemble as so

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Proceed to then screw this into the end of the crankshaft, then place the fan over the washer, and screw in the 3 bolts.

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Tighten each one slowly, then get scared by the sound of the hub releasing and job done

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Hope this helps Smile

P.S. It goes without saying it doesn't have to be a socket. Any metal tube the size of the inner diameter of the fan hub should work. I just happen to have found a size 16mm socket that fits perfectly and it fits snugly on the bolt too
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Easy DIY Fan Hub Removal Tool Reply with quote

Krafty!, but I'd be worried about bending the fan, hmmmm.......
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Easy DIY Fan Hub Removal Tool Reply with quote

I was more worried about the washer actually, but yeah fair point. Everything looks fine (fingers crossed). It goes without saying to go slowly and tap a little with a hammer or something to break it loose
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 6:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Easy DIY Fan Hub Removal Tool Reply with quote

nice. I always use that C shaped tool, #185, or if I can't find it a couple flat open end wrenches slipped in there to tighten down on.

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