HArmonic balancer broke now sumthing wierd on install

91lxvert

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my other balancer broke on the crank snout, i got a new balancer and it slides all the way on, doesent press on, just slides all the way down, arent they supposed to be a press fit or what

the installer i have just binds up as if its all the way down

its just an oe replacement balancer

what gives?

 

pisgahhiker

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I've always just used the bolt to pull it back into place.

You sure theres not part of the bolt broken off down there still?

 

91lxvert

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no i mean the balancer slides all the way in, no need to press it on for some reason

maybe im just used to gm

 

pisgahhiker

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shouldn't be a issue.
My broncos balancer would slide right on also when I replaced it.
Just make sure the bolts tight and check it again in a day or so.

 

91lxvert

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thanks, put it on tightened it up put it back together and omg the car is completly different, my previous new balancer must have been a pos from the start, and all this time i thought it was the mounts.

oh well i learned

 

Rick 91GT

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It should be a interference fit, usually .001-.002.

I did just take apart a stock 93 50 motor and I slid the factory balancer off with my hands, although it appeared it egged out the key slot on the balancer and was rocking back and forth a little.

Check your key way

 

MustangPunk302

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Rick 91GT said:

It should be a interference fit, usually .001-.002.

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Yup... Paper tight...