I'm getting a Powerbond UDP in a few weeks & I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row before installing it.

Here's my question: Should I get the tool or should I heat it?

I saw a how to that said to heat the UDP in the stove @ 400* for about 15 mins. It would seem like that would melt the coating off of it. If not melt it off, it would seem that it would at least soften leaving marks from where I was holding it. That & having to wear oven mitts while transporting it from oven to the truck & then slipping it onto the crank.

 

do it the correct way rent the tool
Theres a rubber part on the pulley that will melt...i know a guy who is **** and powdercoated his pulley and the heat from the baking process ruined his ASP pulley

 

Let me know if you need a tool to press it back on with.

 

That's what I thought. Thanks
Will be needing one in about 2 weeks

 

That's a good way to tear up the threads in the crank. Been there done that.

 

Put it in the oven at 250-300. Use a longer bolt to get it on then use the new bolt and torque it down.

 

well you need a puller regardless to get the old one off. When I put mine on, I put it in the oven for about 20-25 mins and it slid in enough to get the bolt to pull it in.

 

Got a 2 jaw 7 ton puller...should be enough

 

DO NOT HEAT PULLEY!!!
Use the tool do it the right way..why chance messing the threads up in the crank snout?
Talk about F your day up when the threads gaul up or rip out of the crank!

Your truck your decision

 

thanks cody