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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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I went to Fastenal and got a bolt the same size as the crank bolt just at least a 1/2" longer and did it that way. You can get one more than 1/2'' longer but you might need to take it out part way and put some washers on the pulley to prevent the bolt from bottoming out.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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does anyone know where i can get a good valve spring compressor locally? i dont have time to order one. or does anyone in NJ have one i could borrow this weekend? need help ASAP
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Abort!!!! It's 9:30 on Friday night!!! Try again next week
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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got 1 spring on lol only took like 2 hours
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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update: so i couldnt finish this weekend due to my cheap valve spring compressor. ordered the trick flow one from summit so i should be dont next weekend. finished everything else, got the cam in, ls2 timing chain, and new balancer.
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make sure you align the timing cover correctly
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 04goat350
make sure you align the timing cover correctly
yep, pretty sure i got it aligned properly. left all the bolts loose then put the balancer on, then tightened the timing cover.
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