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Tomorrow I should get my bolt to help me install the balancer. I want to rotate the crank 1/4 turn so the key in on top and visible. It's on the passenger side so need to turn it CW standing in front looking at it.
Can I just do it slowly or something special I need to do first like pull or...
It is grade 8. But if its too tight I'll regroup anyway. I'll reheat and attempt to install before I go with the bolt and I'll use the bolt through my remover/installer palate.
What mean "slop never sieve on the crank too"?
Well all that got it on was 1/4" and had to use the puller to get it back off. Working over the winch I'm sure I'm getting it slightly cocked which freezes it up. Going to order a 1"x14 bolt 5.5 " long. Be next week before I get it so I'll be on break until then.
I feel certain if I could pull...
I'll try the oven tomorrow. I just spent about 30 - 45 min with a 450F heat gun and a propane torch. Couldn't handle it without thick gloves.
Went on about 1/8". So I spent more time polishing it and the crank.
I've finished my idler gear repair, have the oil pan, water pump, etc. all installed. Now on to the harmonic balancer. Issue is my puller/ installer does not have the correct adapter for the internal threads on the crank. It's a 1"-15 TPI thread and mine only goes up to about 7/8". I've been...
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