Hey, you all are having far too much fun!
..and I've been away for a few days. Catching a batch of water and intend to give the shutoff a whirl before bedtime.

The gearpuller the carpart place had for loan was really big..even the smallest one. So, I am the proud owner of a small puller that cost about $6.
Bobert--do you have an better idea than me for what to pull against with it? My idea is to unscrew the handle screw a couple turns and seat the pointy part of the puller in the crux..and turn the puller very gently.

Yay Dani!!