Originally Posted by nick burns
Surprised I didn't once when I forgot to remove the crank bolt washer. I was torquing hard on that puller too before the lightbulb finally flashed on.
I've done that. I've also forgotten to remove the crank bolt washer, which meant the puller couldn't get enough grab. I can't say I've stripped any cranks doing that, but it wasn't one of my better moments.
Neal