Balancer Installer tool stuck in crankshaft.
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Balancer Installer tool stuck in crankshaft. 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.
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.
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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
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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
. 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
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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.
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
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