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Jul 8, 2010 | 06:26 PM

Jimbo1367

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how long - balancer installer

I was wondering how long of a piece of 16mm x 2.0mm allthread do I need to install a LSx balancer (LY6)

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Jul 8, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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mines about 10" long but it doesn't need to be

Jul 8, 2010 | 06:47 PM

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I am wondering how long should be the minimum in length? I am on vacation so I can not measure it. I was hoping to find out and order it so it will be delivered before I get home.

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Jul 8, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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Get longer than necessary and cut it down later. What works for some people wont always work for others, especially with improvised tools like this

Jul 8, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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thats my problem. I am having a hard time finding it. I have found fully threaded bolts. Up to 150mm. I just need a minimum though. I will have to wait longer for threaded rod. WHich I don't want to do.
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Jul 8, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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Jul 9, 2010 | 06:30 AM

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Try Mcmaster-Carr that place has everything. They have it web site is pretty easy to navigate also

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Jul 9, 2010 | 11:36 AM

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I got an ARP bolt for the crank and it is long enough to pull it on

does this bolt engage the threads much? I would think if it does, it would "bottom out".

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Jul 9, 2010 | 11:54 AM

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I just needs to be about and 1" to 2" longer than a stock balancer bolt. I found a bolt that was about 5" that worked with my LS1 balancer. Might need a bit longer one for a Truck Balancer?.
Remember to use a few washers and some grease to help make it turn a bit easier.

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:01 PM

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Try Mcmaster-Carr that place has everything. They have it web site is pretty easy to navigate also

Thanks. I always forget to check them. My order was just placed. I wish they'd show shipping charges though. I hope my shipping doesn't equal the rod & nuts price.

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Jul 9, 2010 | 12:20 PM

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I just warmed it up with a propane torch and slid right on by hand.

You could probably boil it in a pot of water and get the same result.

Jul 9, 2010 | 01:04 PM

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I just warmed it up with a propane torch and slid right on by hand.

You could probably boil it in a pot of water and get the same result.

thats a idea too. LOL. I should of thought of that concidering us Sea-Doo guys always put our wear rings (jet-pump) in the freezer prior to installing them.

Once I am home from vacation, I will install the balancer and sell whatever I have left from my threaded rod/nuts for people who don't want to spend $45.oo from the LS1/tools member.

Jul 12, 2010 | 11:33 AM

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does this bolt engage the threads much? I would think if it does, it would "bottom out".

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Jim

It has a thick washer so I took it off to get the balancer started and then put back on and tightened it up. Its the bolt listed for an LS1 so it is the proper length.

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