Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LandonL · 07-18-2010, 03:17 PM

I've got the removal tool, but I can't find a retainer nut or bolt holding the damn thing on, is there one? I don't wanna start pulling and mess anything up but I need to know. Any help quickly would be great!

Lee H · 07-18-2010, 03:38 PM

Many of these early engines came with press fit balancers the cranks were often later tapped for a bolt when rebuilt. Just check carefully before forcing it off.

68gmsee · 07-18-2010, 04:03 PM

That's correct... My 68 only had an indentation and when I had the crank out for rework I had the machine shop drill and tap for a crank bolt. Easier to reinstall that way.

raycow · 07-19-2010, 05:40 PM

If your crank is threaded, don't try using the stock bolt to pull the balancer on. It's a good way to strip the threads. Instead, use a piece of allthread and screw it into the crank by hand as far as it will go. Then use a nut and washer on the allthread to pull the balancer on. It helps if you grease the threads and both sides of the washer.

Ray

qksilver · 07-19-2010, 08:42 PM

Auto zone offers the correct tool for free rental.......just make sure the threads on the tool are not messed up

07-18-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? I've got the removal tool, but I can't find a retainer nut or bolt holding the damn thing on, is there one? I don't wanna start pulling and mess anything up but I need to know. Any help quickly would be great! __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 07-18-2010 at 03:17 PM.

07-18-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? Many of these early engines came with press fit balancers the cranks were often later tapped for a bolt when rebuilt. Just check carefully before forcing it off. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-18-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? That's correct... My 68 only had an indentation and when I had the crank out for rework I had the machine shop drill and tap for a crank bolt. Easier to reinstall that way.

07-19-2010, 05:40 PM	#4
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? If your crank is threaded, don't try using the stock bolt to pull the balancer on. It's a good way to strip the threads. Instead, use a piece of allthread and screw it into the crank by hand as far as it will go. Then use a nut and washer on the allthread to pull the balancer on. It helps if you grease the threads and both sides of the washer. Ray Last edited by raycow; 07-20-2010 at 01:27 AM.

07-19-2010, 08:42 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Inline 6 Harmonic Balancer removal?? Auto zone offers the correct tool for free rental.......just make sure the threads on the tool are not messed up



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