Pulled my radiator today to have it boiled out and a pinhole leak repaired.
Also ready to install a Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer since the radiator is out of the way.
My 1976 K5 helps by holding the tools and parts from the 1986 M1009.
I'll have my co-worker take the radiator down to Miller Fab in the morning and have their radiator shop boil it out and leak check/fix leaks.
It will be good as new.
One wierd thing is the mixture of standard and metric bolts..
The radiator support cover had 10 mm bolts, fan shroud 3/8, p/s pump brackets and alternator brackets 15mm, oil cooler lines 3/4".. I thought we won that war?
By the looks of the inside of the radiator.. I made a good call.
A lot of people think I am crazy because I buy a used vehicle and immediately tear it apart even though it appears to run well.
Call me crazy then.
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A 15/16 socket and an impact wrench to get the Harmonic balancer bolt out then a #G1025 model Harmonic Balancer remove/install tool kit to get the HB off.
The Fluidampr comes with the spacer which must be installed first on the crank before the damper goes on for the 6.2 diesel.
I am also putting a new crank oil seal on while i'm in here.
So far so fun.
A while later..
It is done.
I have a Brand New Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer.
Can't start the truck yet because my radiator won't be back from the shop till I can pick it up on my day off Wednesday.
Luckily I still have the 1976 K5 to go get it.
Definitely helped to have the right tools.
That HB remover and installer tool was well worth it.
Can't imagine getting the HB off and on without it.
The old HB showing signs of deterioration.
93,000 miles and 31 years of wear on this HB.
The cracked ribber was NOT visible on the front of the HB.
Only after I got the thing off could I see the wear/damage.
VERY glad I decided to do this for my 6.2 right off the bat instead of sinking a bunch of money into her in other areas and possibly having major engine trouble down the line.
This project was fun.
Next projects will be the Injection Pump and axle swap.
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