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I believe if you were using an OMC factory flywheel puller, along with an air impact wrench, you would have it off. Harmonic balancer pullers and most cheap (no offense) pullers will flex under load. You need a puller with zero flexing. The puller bolts used with the OMC puller have a shoulder on them that tightens down against the surface of the flywheel. The puller disc itself is very thick, probably 2 1/2 times as much as a harmonic balancer puller. The other secret to this puller combo is the hardened thick washers that go under each of the three puller screws… they are 4 times as thick, and will not flex under load. I never use a wrench or socket with the OMC puller kit, only my 1/2 inch impact. You do need to pay attention when you zap it with the impact. Watch the tree puller screws to make sure they arent pulling out. This usually only happens with the flywheels with 1/4 20 pitch holes. This kit is the best money you will ever spend on a flywheel puller, and it lasts a lifetime. http://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/1632 … sIEALw_wcB