Engine Removing AMC 304 harmonic balancer

[1979GabeCJ5]

Hey guys, so I’m attempting to remove timing cover and I was wondering what is the preferred tool to remove a harmonic balancer on an AMC 304 ? I’ve seen some people getting dragged for recommending certain pullers… what’s the best way?

 

[KRUPP]

It probably has 4 tapped holes in it for the connection to the pulley. Correct?

Get yourself a multi-use puller and use 2 opposing holes and the correct bolts into the hub of the balancer.
Don't use a puller with hook-type arms around the outer diameter of the balancer, because the balancer is made of 2 pieces and you can pull the outer piece off of the inner hub piece.

I recently pulled one off a small block Ford. Yours should look similar.

 

[1979GabeCJ5]

It probably has 4 tapped holes in it for the connection to the pulley. Correct?

Get yourself a multi-use puller and use 2 opposing holes and the correct bolts into the hub of the balancer.
Don't use a puller with hook-type arms around the outer diameter of the balancer, because the balancer is made of 2 pieces and you can pull the outer piece off of the inner hub piece.

I recently pulled one off a small block Ford. Yours should look similar.
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It is indeed as you described, thanks so much man. I’m Off to rent one as we speak