Bell040

Help from anyone ???

I am in the middle of a cam install now. I am putting the harmonic balancer back on (LS3). I bought an M16 threaded rod (~1 ft long) and threaded it into the crankshaft. I have an M16 nut and 2 big washers for pushing the balancer on.

I got the balancer most of the way on and then tried to remove the threaded rod (so I can go the rest of the way with the old crank bolt). Problem is... the threaded rod is stuck in the crankshaft. I guess the M16 rod stretched from the force of intalling the balancer. Any ideas for getting it out?

Also, does the balancer need to be rotationally aligned with the crankshaft? I didn't notice a keyway like the old 350's used to have... so I figured it didn't matter.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

No keyway....you need to have something to grab onto the rod with. Perhaps 2 nuts tightened into each other would work.

Bell040

I thought about that... but I would have to order a M16 nut. Lowes/parts store/walmart doesn't have them.

I have a bolt on there now... I just need a way to keep it still. I tried to gum up the threads on the end, but the nut just drives right over them. If I had a welder I would put a bead on it.

Guess I should postpone my dyno tune appointment tomorrow .

Bell040

Pipe wrench got it

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so happy right now.

OutKlast

iTrader: (2)

Did you lube it a little bit before putting it in? I left a light coating on mine just ease the entry/exit a bit.

94mustang

iTrader: (1)

Lube and an installer tool works wonders

00duvall

iTrader: (7)

Just got a question. I am putting my balancer back on and was wondering the process. If i read correctly u just heat the balancer then put it on tighten it with a used bolt then replace it with another bolt and torque back down. Do u have to align the balancer with anything? Is there a key way? What keeps the balancer from breaking loose and spinning on crank? Thanks

LS1MCSS

iTrader: (18)

There's no keyway and by the time you get the SOB back on you will understand why it don't spin. Make sure you use a tool to put it on, not a hammer.