Harmonic balance removal

82 GT · 10-01-2002, 07:42 PM

Can I use a two prong steering wheel puller to remove my harmonic balancer or do I need the right tool for the job?
I tried my steering wheel puller tonight but I just can't seem to get it to work.

fiveohpatrol · 10-02-2002, 09:11 AM

I wouldn't try it, those balancers are on there pretty tight.

Just go to autozone and rent their balancer puller. They rent all kinds of tools like that, and all for free (after they give you your deposit back)

PKRWUD · 10-02-2002, 01:47 PM

Don't forget the washer behind the crank bolt! An amazing amout of people do, and spend hours trying to figure out why the balancer won't budge!

Take care,
~Chris

Fox Hound · 10-03-2002, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Don't forget the washer behind the crank bolt!

What washer?

fiveohpatrol · 10-03-2002, 12:49 PM

Quote:

What washer?

there is a washer that the balancer bolt goes through when its attached to the balancer.

The way I remove it is to remove the bolt about 3/4 of the way out, and then install the removal tool with the head of tool pushing on the head of the bolt. This way, the tool can't accidentally mangle any of the threads in the front of the crankshaft. Then when you get it pulled that far off, you should be able to get it the rest of the way by hand.

10-01-2002, 07:42 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Harmonic balance removal Can I use a two prong steering wheel puller to remove my harmonic balancer or do I need the right tool for the job? I tried my steering wheel puller tonight but I just can't seem to get it to work. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-02-2002, 09:11 AM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I wouldn't try it, those balancers are on there pretty tight. Just go to autozone and rent their balancer puller. They rent all kinds of tools like that, and all for free (after they give you your deposit back) __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-02-2002, 01:47 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Don't forget the washer behind the crank bolt! An amazing amout of people do, and spend hours trying to figure out why the balancer won't budge! Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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