Tram

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Any of you guys have one you'd want to rent or loan?

Thanks

Jeff

021less

iTrader: (28)

autozone rents the removal tools, but all you need to put it back on is the old bolt!

oange ss

iTrader: (50)

dont use the old bolt, you'll strip the threads in the crank...check the tools section for someone sellin the homemade install tool....

sbw9056

iTrader: (8)

Buy a longer bolt to start the pulley, use your old bolt to seat it, then use your new bolt.

lastcall190

iTrader: (36)

Someone on here used to sell one. I think it was ~JOSHUA? Maybe I'm wrong...

-J

INMY01TA

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This guy sells the sweetest lookin install tool I've seen yet.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/removed-locked-thread-graveyard/391883-new-crank-dampener-installation-tool-pics.html

vettenuts

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That's the recipe for buggered threads.

Make a tool, only takes a few minutes and is less than $20. Here's the one I made and have used on several cars. Full thread engagement ensures no damage during installation.

lastcall190

iTrader: (36)

^^ Thank you. You found that length of rod at just Home Depot/Blowes? Great pic btw makes it easier than trying to draw a mental pic.

-J

Tram

iTrader: (14)

Yeh, where did you find the rod?

Looks like just a rod, coupla nuts, coupla washers, what's the black fella there in the middle?

ABQ99TA

iTrader: (17)

I have this tool if you need it I'll let you use it if you pay shipping. I works great. If you need it more than once I would just buy one it was cheap.PM me if you are interested.

vettenuts

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That's all it is. The black piece was a collar I had laying around that fit nicely on the rod so I used it. When I did mine, I needed a pretty tall washer stack (ATI damper) so this helped the stack height. Washers work just as well, but this saved me a trip to the hardware store.

It will engage all threads during installation, hence no thread damage at all and it is very cheap to make. Mine cost me $17 for the pieces.

bczee

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I recommend always using the Correct tool that is designed for the jobs.. using one off or Universal tool are not always the next best tool.

Many shops or store will rent a Balancer pull, but they are usually just 2 or 3 jaw pullers.. I would makes sure that it is designed for the GM Gen III/IV and late Chrysler. And that it is the one that uses a set of long rod to push the balancer off. The ones that is just 3 jaws and had a threaded rod and cap on it.. just seems to mess up the crank end and threads, I don't recommend just using these normal 3 jaw puller.

I know that Snap-On #YA6490 is the correct puller, I use it and it works great. And that there are a few tools on the market to hold the balancer in place while removing or installing the crank bolt (summit racing #SME-906008 is one). Many manufactors market simular tool, I highly recommend looking into these.

Tram

iTrader: (14)

Yeh, the Autozone "late model Chrysler Harmonic puller" worked like a champ to pull the Powerbond off..