Crank snout damage, now what

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Dec 7, 2012 | 02:46 AM

Snoxxy

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Crank snout damage, now what

Hey everyone.

I was pulling my ls1 harmonic balancer a little bit ago, got the bolt out no problem ( 4ft prybar and 3ft breaker bar) and then attached my standard 3 jaw puller on the balancer. on the front of the puller I put a 3/4" deepwell socket to make sure I had enough threaded rod to get the balancer off.
well long story short, the socket dug into the crank quite a bit.
The actual surface where the balancer actually mounts to is good, its great actually, the bolt threads are good to go as well.
So what do I do now?

Thanks in advance

Phil

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Dec 7, 2012 | 04:09 AM

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I would file the sharp edges down and run it. The bolt head rides against the balancer itself and as long as the threads are good, you'll be fine.

Dec 7, 2012 | 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bww3588

I would file the sharp edges down and run it. The bolt head rides against the balancer itself and as long as the threads are good, you'll be fine.

I second this. If the bolt screws in, you're fine. Just remove the rough edge.

Dec 7, 2012 | 07:21 AM

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I agree, the snout is recessed in the hub of the harmonic damper. See below:

Dec 7, 2012 | 02:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bww3588

I would file the sharp edges down and run it. The bolt head rides against the balancer itself and as long as the threads are good, you'll be fine.

i agree.

another case of live and learn. Also Kent Moore makes tools specific for these motors.

Dec 7, 2012 | 03:18 PM

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I appreciate the help ! I will ****** a new bolt from the dealer and install the new balancer tonight. This was a HUGE scare to me!
Thanks again.

This was one hell of a reason for a first post.