everything is apart except this... bolts out, washer off...pulley still on... every directive to the timing belt removal i have read simply says to pull the crankshaft bolt, washer then pulley, is it leaving out the fact i need a puller?
on a 95 4 cyl ranger
i need direct ASAP since its apart in the driveway and is needed in the a.m.
thanks
-matt

The pulley should just tap off, use a light touch with a mallet.
The balancer, on the other hand, will require a puller.

is it leaving out the fact i need a puller?

Yes it is. Often it is also helpful to put the main bolt back in (not all the way) so that the puller with have something to push against without getting your threars FUBAR

i ended up reinstalling everythign and throwing the new tensioner on... so its still got the old belt..it was late and my patience is gone... started up fine, seems to run alright so i dont think i fucked up anythign big... but the headlights are now out,no blown fuses, side markers work but heads are out.... i guess ill screw w/it tomarrow night...if anyone has any ideas let me know...thanks for the replies guys... i hate this little shit box truck