Need help ASAP

Chris_H · 01-10-2004, 12:11 PM

Ok I am changing out the timing chain cover gasket today. I have it stripped down to just the cover, and the balancer. How can I get this balancer off without air tools? I don't have access to air tools, so it will have to be done by hand. I have tried a couple of times, but all it does is turn the balancer. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Chris

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 12:37 PM

Are you using a balancer puller?
I believe Andy669 mentioned before and sounds like a great idea is to put the car in gear and pull up on the e-brake. Then try pulling the balancer off with the puller.

bigred90gt · 01-10-2004, 12:54 PM

Disconnect the coil wire so you dont get any spark to the distributor. Put the socket on the balencer bolt and put a breaker bar on the ratchet (make sure it is long enough to reach the ground) rest it so it is on the ground on the drivers side. Now turn the key to turn over the engine and that should break the bolt loose. Just be sure you have disconnected the coil wire. You dont want your engine to fire up. Then you will need the puller to get the balencer itself off. When putting it back on, dont beat it on. Just tighten the bolt and it will pull the balancer back into place.

Chris_H · 01-10-2004, 02:05 PM

I've tried putting it in gear to get it off, no luck. So I am heading down to get a bigger breaker bar. I will let you guys know how it goes..

Chris

01-10-2004, 12:11 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Need help ASAP Ok I am changing out the timing chain cover gasket today. I have it stripped down to just the cover, and the balancer. How can I get this balancer off without air tools? I don't have access to air tools, so it will have to be done by hand. I have tried a couple of times, but all it does is turn the balancer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

01-10-2004, 12:54 PM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Disconnect the coil wire so you dont get any spark to the distributor. Put the socket on the balencer bolt and put a breaker bar on the ratchet (make sure it is long enough to reach the ground) rest it so it is on the ground on the drivers side. Now turn the key to turn over the engine and that should break the bolt loose. Just be sure you have disconnected the coil wire. You dont want your engine to fire up. Then you will need the puller to get the balencer itself off. When putting it back on, dont beat it on. Just tighten the bolt and it will pull the balancer back into place. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-10-2004, 02:05 PM	#4
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	I've tried putting it in gear to get it off, no luck. So I am heading down to get a bigger breaker bar. I will let you guys know how it goes.. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

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01-10-2004, 12:37 PM	#2
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	Are you using a balancer puller? I believe Andy669 mentioned before and sounds like a great idea is to put the car in gear and pull up on the e-brake. Then try pulling the balancer off with the puller.