Crank pulley trick?
11-11-2012, 07:51 PM
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Crank pulley trick? I got my engine in the car but have trouble getting the balancer to fit on the crank. The bolt is too short to pull it on. Thought I'd ask before I waste time. I need the asseries and radiator then I can fire this beast off.
11-11-2012, 07:58 PM
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No trick involved. To install this the correct way, you'll need an install tool.
OR, you can use an ARP bolt, which is longer, and use the bolt to pull the pulley on. You'll even probably have people on here tell you to simply use a block of wood, and a sledge hammer. I'd recommend you change the bolt either way, to an ARP. The factory bolt is supposedly TTY, but I've seen them reused over and over and over.
OR, you can use an ARP bolt, which is longer, and use the bolt to pull the pulley on. You'll even probably have people on here tell you to simply use a block of wood, and a sledge hammer. I'd recommend you change the bolt either way, to an ARP. The factory bolt is supposedly TTY, but I've seen them reused over and over and over.
11-11-2012, 08:36 PM
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I have never R&R'd the pulley on an LS BUT the LT1 hubs are a press fit too and what I do to help get them on far enough to get the bolt engaged is to warm it up. I boil the hub in a pot of water because I figure it wont go over 212f that way and I am sure the timing cover seal can handle that temp. If you are quick you can then slide it on a ways enough that the bolt engages anyway.
Maybe some variation of this idea can help?
Maybe some variation of this idea can help?
11-11-2012, 09:41 PM
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Your just asking for trouble even thinking about pulling it on with a bolt.
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11-12-2012, 09:14 PM
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Thank men, I believe I will try to duplicate the Hawk tool. If I had ordered the Arp with the rod bolts I may have gambled on it but I think I'll be safe. I sure am ready to put this thing back into service.
11-12-2012, 09:55 PM
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No trick involved. To install this the correct way, you'll need an install tool.
OR, you can use an ARP bolt, which is longer, and use the bolt to pull the pulley on. You'll even probably have people on here tell you to simply use a block of wood, and a sledge hammer. I'd recommend you change the bolt either way, to an ARP. The factory bolt is supposedly TTY, but I've seen them reused over and over and over.
OR, you can use an ARP bolt, which is longer, and use the bolt to pull the pulley on. You'll even probably have people on here tell you to simply use a block of wood, and a sledge hammer. I'd recommend you change the bolt either way, to an ARP. The factory bolt is supposedly TTY, but I've seen them reused over and over and over.
either buy the hawk tool or make a tool. It is assh***s that re-use crank bolts that screw other poeple over later down the road when they try and remove it. If you want to snap your crank bolt off in the snout of the crank go ahead and give it a try. Trust me spend the $50 on the hawk tool. It took me countless hours of drilling to get a re-used crank bolt out
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^
11-13-2012, 07:12 AM
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No heat and boards and hammers. Called thrust bearings I like to keep them. Ppl almost overcomplicate this. Install tool and be done the correct way. Have I done it the old bolt and drawn it on way yes when in a pinch just taken a risk. But if I am working out of my toolbox the install tool is in there and I use it.
11-13-2012, 05:49 PM
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WOW you give good advice and then REALLY REALLY bad. DO NOT RE-USE THE CRANK BOLT
either buy the hawk tool or make a tool. It is assh***s that re-use crank bolts that screw other poeple over later down the road when they try and remove it. If you want to snap your crank bolt off in the snout of the crank go ahead and give it a try. Trust me spend the $50 on the hawk tool. It took me countless hours of drilling to get a re-used crank bolt out
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^
either buy the hawk tool or make a tool. It is assh***s that re-use crank bolts that screw other poeple over later down the road when they try and remove it. If you want to snap your crank bolt off in the snout of the crank go ahead and give it a try. Trust me spend the $50 on the hawk tool. It took me countless hours of drilling to get a re-used crank bolt out
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^
11-13-2012, 06:02 PM
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i cleaned both up real good, sprayed them with wd-40, then hammered the pully on with a block of wood and a BFH. it only has to go on a little bit to get the bolt started, and i didnt even really hit it that hard, just straight! i also re-used the factory bolt with no problems. just my experience though... some people dont have the funds to opt for the right tool i guess.
