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Old 11-08-2017, 02:06 PM
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Default LS crank bolt (balancer bolt) thread repair, where I can get a kit?
My LS crank bolt threads are not in a great condition and they need to be repaired before torqueing down the bolt to the moon. I read a while a go in HOTROD mag that time-sert have a kit to do the job but I couldn't find it!, can anyone help me by guiding me to any threat repair kit that can do the job?


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Your crank bolt threads are junk or the threads in the crank?

Tap/die kit will clean out both...depending on how bad they are. Re tap the crank and buy a new bolt.
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Originally Posted by smitty2919
Your crank bolt threads are junk or the threads in the crank?

Tap/die kit will clean out both...depending on how bad they are. Re tap the crank and buy a new bolt.
I just found the correct size tap in a local shop and fixed the first few bad threads, I'm glad that it was an easy fix!

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Were you following ls1howto.com for removal and installation per chance?
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
Were you following ls1howto.com for removal and installation per chance?
I don't understand why they don't fix that part of the write up. Never ever use the stock bolt to pull on the Balancer on.
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I just found the correct size tap in a local shop and fixed the first few bad threads, I'm glad that it was an easy fix!

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what size is the tap?
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Originally Posted by chevy boy 252
what size is the tap?
16mm x 2.0

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