Code 3 Pulley issues
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2005 Silver E55
Code 3 Pulley issues
I installed the Code3 Pulley the other weekend, and have good power (thanks Brandon!) My only issue is that when I tried to remove the old pulley it was not as easy as indicated on their website. I had to bang and bang and bang the hell
out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off 
, I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to.
Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off , I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to. Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
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i dont have any answers for your questions, except i had a little trouble removing mine and putting the code3 one as well and did similar things as you. i think its car specific. it is supposed to be easy though. i dont have any of the noises you hear though.
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I helped a friend put one on and had the same problem. Had to use the same gentle persuasion of a rubber mallet to get it off as well. We also noted that the components/engine was hot and the pully was cold which could have played into it.
We didnt have any sounds afterwords though....
We didnt have any sounds afterwords though....
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We sometimes see such an issue with cars that have higher mileage. With a little elbow grease everything is usually perfect.
Shoot me an PM back with your best contact number and Brandon will contact you.
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We sometimes see such an issue with cars that have higher mileage. With a little elbow grease everything is usually perfect.
Shoot me an PM back with your best contact number and Brandon will contact you.
-Aaron
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Any insight on a "Pulley puller/installer" to make installation easier? What do I do about the slight rub? (additional shim?) It is actually only on one area of the SC clutch (slight wobble). I initially tried to pry the pulley off (thinking that it would be easy to knudge) using a large flat head screw driver between the space between the SC clutch and the original pulley using the mallot.
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Ford SC after market manufacturers, and others make Super Charger Pulley Pullers for their modified pulley replacements. Why doesn't Code3 offer one?
Should I just try to use a wheel hub puller to try this out?
We sometimes see such an issue with cars that have higher mileage. With a little elbow grease everything is usually perfect.
Shoot me an PM back with your best contact number and Brandon will contact you.
-Aaron
Ford SC after market manufacturers, and others make Super Charger Pulley Pullers for their modified pulley replacements. Why doesn't Code3 offer one?
Should I just try to use a wheel hub puller to try this out?
We sometimes see such an issue with cars that have higher mileage. With a little elbow grease everything is usually perfect.
Shoot me an PM back with your best contact number and Brandon will contact you.
-Aaron
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Probably better to do BOTH pulley and removal while cold. Things are not as tight.
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I installed the Code3 Pulley the other weekend, and have good power (thanks Brandon!) My only issue is that when I tried to remove the old pulley it was not as easy as indicated on their website. I had to bang and bang and bang the hell out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off , I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to.
Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off , I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to. Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
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would be easier if you pull off the hose on the right side too.
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You can't blame Code3 for the tight fit; remember, he uses a stock bearing, so it will fit exactly as the stock one did as far as shaft / bearing clearance. If your stock pulley was tough to get off, the Code3 pulley should be tough to get on. Mine took some work, but I did it while the engine was hot. Let it cool down and it should be a little easier.
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i've been trying to install my code 3 pulley i recently purchased. I got to the part where i need to take off the pulley bolt. I tried use that rubber pad while putting pressure on the pulley to try to turn the bolt.
it looks like the pulley is stuck or i can't seem to apply enough pressure to stop the pulley from moving while i turn the 12mm bolt.
Does anyone know a easier way to remove the bolt? or keep the pulley from moving?
it looks like the pulley is stuck or i can't seem to apply enough pressure to stop the pulley from moving while i turn the 12mm bolt.
Does anyone know a easier way to remove the bolt? or keep the pulley from moving?
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I installed the Code3 Pulley the other weekend, and have good power (thanks Brandon!) My only issue is that when I tried to remove the old pulley it was not as easy as indicated on their website. I had to bang and bang and bang the hell out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off , I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to.
Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
out of the old pulley with a large screw driver as the wedge and a heavy mallot. I almost nearly killed myself trying to remove this thing! Then once off , I had to then pound the new Code3 pulley back on (again, no indication of this in the instructions) with the soft side of the heavy mallot until reasonably seated. I installed the SC bolt, and everything else in reverse order. Now I have strange noises coming from the engine bay (random clicks and clanks) usually around cold startup, but also during random takeoff and idle. I know that I have a slight warp somewhere between the Puuley, the shaft, the SC clutch, etc..., but don't know what to do about it. I certainly don't want to go through pounding the heck out of this pulley to remove it and re-install it (with a new shim) if I don't have to. Big question: Is there a recommended puller to use to remove/install these SC pulley's (like most other SC pulleys) properly? Also, What should I do about the slight wobble/rub?
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yup, only way to do it efficiently. I have also done them with a large flat head screwdriver, and jamming it in a lip while holding the back.
Just get a strapwrench and its a 10 min job.
If the engine is hot place the pully on the supercharger for 10-15 to warm it up...(metal expand/contract stuff)
Just get a strapwrench and its a 10 min job.
If the engine is hot place the pully on the supercharger for 10-15 to warm it up...(metal expand/contract stuff)
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i also used a strap wrench. made it a much easier job. also, with regards to any difficulty taking off the stock pulley, it depends on how old it is. i had one on for as long as i have owned the car (5 yrs) and it was difficult to take off. i got it replaced and it was much easier to take off. also, when the car is hot, it is more difficult to take the pulleys on and off because of expansion caused by heat.
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Never had a problem installing the C3pulley. It just slid in with a very slight interference fit!! I used the stock shims already installed.
Turning the bolt off it took abit of a struggle. I should have thought of that strap wrench. Definitely a two man jobber.
One detail though.
The main flange that needs to clear the clutch was out of parallelity. In otherwords, the flange wobbled hitting the clutch. I marked the spot and gave a few light wacks opposite the direction of the wobble with a ball peen hammer. Had I gotten extra shims, I may not have had to do that. There is now a 1.0 to 1.5 mm gap.
Turning the bolt off it took abit of a struggle. I should have thought of that strap wrench. Definitely a two man jobber.
One detail though.
The main flange that needs to clear the clutch was out of parallelity. In otherwords, the flange wobbled hitting the clutch. I marked the spot and gave a few light wacks opposite the direction of the wobble with a ball peen hammer. Had I gotten extra shims, I may not have had to do that. There is now a 1.0 to 1.5 mm gap.
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i also used a strap wrench. made it a much easier job. also, with regards to any difficulty taking off the stock pulley, it depends on how old it is. i had one on for as long as i have owned the car (5 yrs) and it was difficult to take off. i got it replaced and it was much easier to take off. also, when the car is hot, it is more difficult to take the pulleys on and off because of expansion caused by heat.
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ok i got the wrench strap and i was able to he-man it off in about 15min. That bolt was still stubborn as hell...i guess 6yrs of heat and dirt will do that.
I was able to replace the pulley without any problems. Question for you guys that install it. I'm having trouble getting the belt on. I'm trying to slide it onto the middle pulley just below the sc pulley. Is there a more efficient way of putting it back on or do i just have to he-man it on? I figure it would have more slack then stock since the pulley is smaller but i guess not. Seem like i'm really short on slack.
I was able to replace the pulley without any problems. Question for you guys that install it. I'm having trouble getting the belt on. I'm trying to slide it onto the middle pulley just below the sc pulley. Is there a more efficient way of putting it back on or do i just have to he-man it on? I figure it would have more slack then stock since the pulley is smaller but i guess not. Seem like i'm really short on slack.
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http://www.code3performance.com/C32/...y_install.html
from those pics, you dont need to * HE MAN IT BACK ON *
he man wow!!! ( that is some Old childhood memory) 
ROFL.
from those pics, you dont need to * HE MAN IT BACK ON *
he man wow!!! ( that is some Old childhood memory) ROFL.
