i searched through the forum and I came out blank... So, how do you put it back on? Do you use an impact gun and just go at it, or do you use an installer/puller to put it back on? how? intructions? thanks!
installing a balancer
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trbkrb
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Most of the Ford ones (those that I've used) I was able to put back on just with hand tools. But if it is an aftermarket one. they are usually a pretty tight fit and really could use an install tool. A friend put together an installer tool in this article:
http://pomoforacing.com/tech/BalancerInstaller.pdf
http://pomoforacing.com/tech/BalancerInstaller.pdf
is you stock bolt long enough to grab some thread and tighten it down? that will pull it back on there... you could always get a longer bolt i assume and get it started if the stock one wont reach... then swap to the wtock one once its on there.
Black1987Stang
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with my stock one i just lubed up the seal lip, mating surface, n put some on the threads of the crank bolt, then lined it up with the keyway, making sure the seal wasnt being peeled back, just kept tightning it with a ratchet n tightened iit to like 70ftlb. (put it in gear to prevent the motor from turning)
Very wise words here.sbftech said:
There seem to be two HB tools at the parts stores (that I've seen). One is 15 bucks to borrow and is just a removal tool. Or you can get the 70 dollar version (I borrowed one from CSK) which will help with removal and installation.
Good luck.
no need to rent I have a couple of em, both a pullerand installer, just dont get the part on how it's supposed to install with it. im a tech too, but yeah, this would be the first time I've had trouble putting one back on, I thought there was a step im missing..
I got it on though, I just did it by hand with the stock bolt and a long @ss ratchet. it looks like it's sitting just fine on the seal, the pulley is aligned with the others and everything seems in place ( talking about an Mustang 83 5.0 HO btw). any pics I can compare with? guys? any? :SNSign:
I got it on though, I just did it by hand with the stock bolt and a long @ss ratchet. it looks like it's sitting just fine on the seal, the pulley is aligned with the others and everything seems in place ( talking about an Mustang 83 5.0 HO btw). any pics I can compare with? guys? any? :SNSign:
the installer threads into the crank, then typically there is a bearing that slide onto the installer, then a nut behind the bearing, you use a wrench to hold the installer that is threaded into the crank and another wrench to turn the nut against the bearing thus installing the balancer.
