I have never had an issue using an arbor press to push the crankshaft out of the bearings and prop drive washer at the same time. I do always heat the prop washer very well when I do it.
I can assure you the 1 ton press from harbor freight is not up to that task. I have used them many times and the lever arm supplied is not enough for comfortable release in another persons engine. I have to do things with the customers engine in mind at all times.
I have never had an issue using an arbor press to push the crankshaft out of the bearings and prop drive washer at the same time. I do always heat the prop washer very well when I do it.
I can assure you the 1 ton press from harbor freight is not up to that task. I have used them many times and the lever arm supplied is not enough for comfortable release in another persons engine. I have to do things with the customers engine in mind at all times.