Balancer won't budge!!!

chris91LX · 01-17-2002, 10:49 PM

I got the harmonic balancer puller from Autozone, pulled off the crank pulley, hooked up the balacer puller, though only 2 bolts can go through the puller thingamajig into the balancer put the big bolt through the center with the pointy end thing and I've been cranking on that bastard til I'm afraid I'll break something. I've got the car in 5th gear with the e brake on so the balancer wont turn, but the sucker ain't budging. I'm sure it's never been off before, but this thing is ridiculous. Any suggestions?

Is there any possibility I will break something if I keep cranking?

fiveohpatrol · 01-17-2002, 10:58 PM

You didn't mention removing the 15/16" bolt (or is it just a nut) that's holding the balancer on.
If you haven't then thats whats holding you back, and yes you will break something if you dont take it off

Unit 5302 · 01-17-2002, 10:59 PM

Give the bolt head on the puller a good solid wack straight on with a good sized hammer. The shock should help break it loose. Just make sure you hit it straight on.

PKRWUD · 01-17-2002, 11:00 PM

The tool will likely be what breaks if anything does. Make sure it's not moving before you get concerned, though. Usually, they creep out slowly, and don't get any easier until they are ready to fall off. If the center bolt on the puller is turnung, the balancer is coming off. How did you remove the center bolt?

chris91LX · 01-17-2002, 11:17 PM

Disreguard, I'm an idiot. A friend TOLD me about the washer, and I flippin forgot. NEVERMIND

PKRWUD · 01-17-2002, 11:22 PM

You removed the bolt and left the washer on? wow. That's a first in my world. At least it's something you'll never forget again!

Take care,
-Chris

fiveohpatrol · 01-17-2002, 11:24 PM

lol, don't worry about it, we all make mistakes like that

kinda like the time I tried to pull a powersteering pump pulley off with a hook type puller. Needless to say it didnt work

I'm sure even PKRWUD makes mistakes every now and then, well then again, probably not

Thad · 01-17-2002, 11:45 PM

That balacer is a real pain! I just had problems with the main bolt.

Coupe5oh · 01-17-2002, 11:52 PM

LoL, i did the same thing a couple months ago, the washer stayed in the snout, i even broke the autozone puller

but i finally figured it out,

b t w, if i install a high dollar ati dampr, would my motor run smoother, faster?

chris91LX · 01-18-2002, 12:58 AM

I know, I know. The worst part is that not 2 days ago a friend told me this had happened to him. The washer got stuck in the grease, he forgot about it and he almost broke his HB puller. Of course it would have been nice if I had figured it out before I posted it all over the net.

Anyway I'm sure it's not the last bone head maneuver I pull, hopefully I won't do it so public next time.

PatrickMx · 01-18-2002, 09:23 AM

Rolling on the FLOOR laughin my butt off on that one...

Uhhhh,, only becaue I've done it too!!!!

PKRWUD · 01-20-2002, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveohpatrol
I'm sure even PKRWUD makes mistakes every now and then, well then again, probably not

I can't even count that high.

Take care,
-Chris

01-17-2002, 10:49 PM	#1
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Balancer won't budge!!! I got the harmonic balancer puller from Autozone, pulled off the crank pulley, hooked up the balacer puller, though only 2 bolts can go through the puller thingamajig into the balancer put the big bolt through the center with the pointy end thing and I've been cranking on that bastard til I'm afraid I'll break something. I've got the car in 5th gear with the e brake on so the balancer wont turn, but the sucker ain't budging. I'm sure it's never been off before, but this thing is ridiculous. Any suggestions? Is there any possibility I will break something if I keep cranking? __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

01-17-2002, 10:58 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	You didn't mention removing the 15/16" bolt (or is it just a nut) that's holding the balancer on. If you haven't then thats whats holding you back, and yes you will break something if you dont take it off __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-17-2002, 11:00 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The tool will likely be what breaks if anything does. Make sure it's not moving before you get concerned, though. Usually, they creep out slowly, and don't get any easier until they are ready to fall off. If the center bolt on the puller is turnung, the balancer is coming off. How did you remove the center bolt? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-17-2002, 11:22 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You removed the bolt and left the washer on? wow. That's a first in my world. At least it's something you'll never forget again! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-17-2002, 11:24 PM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	lol, don't worry about it, we all make mistakes like that kinda like the time I tried to pull a powersteering pump pulley off with a hook type puller. Needless to say it didnt work I'm sure even PKRWUD makes mistakes every now and then, well then again, probably not __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-17-2002, 10:59 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Give the bolt head on the puller a good solid wack straight on with a good sized hammer. The shock should help break it loose. Just make sure you hit it straight on.

01-17-2002, 11:17 PM	#5
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Disreguard, I'm an idiot. A friend TOLD me about the washer, and I flippin forgot. NEVERMIND

01-17-2002, 11:45 PM	#8
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Dampner That balacer is a real pain! I just had problems with the main bolt. __________________ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

01-17-2002, 11:52 PM	#9
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	LoL, i did the same thing a couple months ago, the washer stayed in the snout, i even broke the autozone puller but i finally figured it out, b t w, if i install a high dollar ati dampr, would my motor run smoother, faster?

01-18-2002, 12:58 AM	#10
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I know, I know. The worst part is that not 2 days ago a friend told me this had happened to him. The washer got stuck in the grease, he forgot about it and he almost broke his HB puller. Of course it would have been nice if I had figured it out before I posted it all over the net. Anyway I'm sure it's not the last bone head maneuver I pull, hopefully I won't do it so public next time.

01-18-2002, 09:23 AM	#11
PatrickMx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 23	Rolling on the FLOOR laughin my butt off on that one... Uhhhh,, only becaue I've done it too!!!!

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