Harmonic Balancer Install Question
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From: Orange Park Fl
Harmonic Balancer Install Question
Ready to install a new harmonic balancer. I'm going to seat the balancer with the homemade tool and then torque the new bolt to 37lbs as I have seen posted here.
I would like to use an impact wrench to turn it the remaining 140 degrees. Any concerns with using an impact wrench to do this?
I would like to use an impact wrench to turn it the remaining 140 degrees. Any concerns with using an impact wrench to do this?
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As long as you are able to measure the amount it gets turned I don't see a huge issue with it. Do you have a problem doing it with at breaker bar? I'm not a big guy by an means and had no issue doing mine.
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Car is an automatic, when I removed the old bolt I kept turning the engine and had to use the impact wench to break it loose.
Am I missing something on locking the engine up?
I don't have the special tools to lock the flywheel or to hold the harmonic balance in place.
Thanks
Am I missing something on locking the engine up?
I don't have the special tools to lock the flywheel or to hold the harmonic balance in place.
Thanks
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I used a large STRAP WRENCH. It worked FANTASTIC. I was able to remove and tighten the bolt without any assistance. I do have a 3' breaker bar which made the job a cinch. I rented/borrowed a 0-150 ft/lb torque wrench from AUTOZONE. The sucker was brand new!!!
I also agree about heating the damper hub prior to installation! It made the job so mush easier!! I just used a torch to warm the hub to about 150-200 deg. A heat gun would also work FINE!
Search harbor freight tools for a strap wrench. Might even find one at sears.
I recommend using a ARP crank damper bolt. The bolts 100% reuseable and the torque procedure is fail proof! Turn it till the TQ wrench reads 240 ft lbs.
BC
I also agree about heating the damper hub prior to installation! It made the job so mush easier!! I just used a torch to warm the hub to about 150-200 deg. A heat gun would also work FINE!
Search harbor freight tools for a strap wrench. Might even find one at sears.
I recommend using a ARP crank damper bolt. The bolts 100% reuseable and the torque procedure is fail proof! Turn it till the TQ wrench reads 240 ft lbs.
BC
