Stroker2112

Has anyone ever had to replace their reluctor wheel?...Just wondering how difficult it would be....I've heard of guys doing it but it looks like a ^%$# to do by yourself....

5.3LJimmy

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It requires a special tool to align it properly. I would try to find someone that can do it for you. Where are you located?

KCS

iTrader: (20)

It's easy with the proper tool.

Sales2@Texas-speed

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It's easy to align with the proper tool, but best done by a professional still. I've seen several big name LSx crank manufacturers mess this "easy" job up. If possible, get it tacked into place as well to help ensure it will not spin on the crank.

mike moore

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Where can one buy the tool? I bought a crank without a reluctor wheel and I was planning to use a distributor, but now it's going in a car with a stock computer, so I need to put the wheel on.

Steve - Race Eng

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Goodson sells the tool: http://www.goodson.com/store/templat...6fb1e94125bdd2

It is still possible to install the wheel upside down. I had a shop screw one of mine up like that. Gets expensive after the engine is installed!

Sales2@Texas-speed

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Amen to that!

TJ

iTrader: (10)

what brand crank?
i had a damaged wheel, sent it to eagle, and they had it turned around back to me in roughly 10 business days.
50 to ship, 25 for the wheel, and 50 return shipping.

Stroker2112

I just put it on without the tool....heated it in oven (425deg) and it went on super easy....just have to get it lined up right before it gets too cold. I didn't drink any beer prior to install which also helped...it looks really good. thanks for all the posts/replys.

Stroker2112

TJ

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does it run?
im not being an ***, but thats just one piece of the engine i wont mess with.
pretty paranoid about it.
anyway. hell yea if it went on right and runs.

ItsNotStock

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There's a reason they have a tool for this install. Not only does the reluctor have to be clocked right on the crankshaft but the depth has to be perfect as well. Good luck.

Stroker2112

... it's really interesting to me how no other vendor makes a simple tool for this particular procedure...the more I look at it, the more I see there's only one way for this to go on...

Besides...do you really think I'd reply back to this post if I did it wrong??????


I'll try to post a picture- Thx-dave

Stroker2112

ItsNotStock

iTrader: (24)

Have you fired it up? Goodson obviously has a patent on the design. The only other company that I know of that has the capability is Katech.

Stroker2112

no....it's going to be awhile before I get that one running....but will let everyone know if it didn't work, thx-Dave