What tool do you guys recomend for installing the balancer? I seen one at Summit for 28.00. I guess any home grown ideas will work also. Thanks.
Grease the snout of the balancer and crank nose, then using a rubber hammer pound the balancer on to get it started, then use the large crank bolt with an impact wrench to walk it on all the way...
No special tools needed....
A 1/2" longer bolt will get it going without the threads pulling out and then put the standard one back in. The damper ought to slide on easily for a ways; look at the crank snout for any burrs and dings and file is smooth, and check the ID of the damper for any burrs. I also don't hammer on damper just to avoid any issue with the thrust bearing.Did that but, without the grease. Bolt spun out. Don't want to take a chance on screwing up the threads. Maybe I don't have it on far enough for the bolt to press it on.
Grease the snout of the balancer and crank nose, then using a rubber hammer pound the balancer on to get it started, then use the large crank bolt with an impact wrench to walk it on all the way...
No special tools needed....
1 3/16 socket ? 130lbs ? Oil bolt? Am I missing something here ? Or is the question that easy ?
Sounds like a great way to strip the threads out of the crankshaft. Like some previous a-hole did on my 340!
There is a reason they make balancer pullers/installers.
7 pound sledge will do it. But you would have to take the rad out for some swinging room. Don't miss.
Of course I'm kidding!
Spend the 28 bucks. This is one place not to cut corners. Those threads are surprisingly easy to damage.
That is why I suggested that the crank and damper ID be checked for burrs and distortions.....these are not like the /6 damper which are an interference fit all the way; the SBM dampers ought to slip on much more easily. Another problem area is the woodruff key and the damper keyway. We put in a new key and it was a bit fat; we had to file it down some.I find it interesting what different problems guys have working on there cars. I have never had an issue with this, Just tap it on till threads get started and tighten, Dozens like this and no problems.
Always best to use the right tool for the job. I agree:cheers:28 bucks is pretty cheap insurance to do the job right.