WHICH direction, URGENT

[DouglasOhio]

ok im replacing my harmonic balancer as i type this, but i cant find anything about it in my book and i need to know if the balancer bolt has regular or opposite threads.
So if anyone could tell me if clockwise is loose or if counterclockwise is loose, that would be awesome.
SEE
my last post here to answer my next question please....
thanks in advance

 

[Vipersix]

The balancer bolt? You mean the big one in the middle that connects it to the crankshaft? That is a normal clockwise tighten/counterclockwise loosen bolt.

 

[DouglasOhio]

sweet, thanks got the old balancer off
NOW i have a new question, i saw on summits directions they recommend boiling the new balancer in water to make it easier to install. Is this a good idea? or will i be able to get it on (without installation tool tho...) without boiling it?

 

[Vipersix]

The purpose of boiling it is to make it expand (heated materials expand) enough to slip on without the need of an installer tool. I'm not real sure that boiling will bring the temp high enough to make much of a difference though. I would highly recommend finding a tool or renting one so it'll go on there evenly. If you bang it on with a hammer or other such item you can warp the balancer and cause all kinds of havoc on your engine at RPM.

 

[HISSIN50]

Agreed with VS - some folks toss the balancer in the oven instead - I am not a fan of that either. but if it wont go on any other way.........

the install tool is a must, IMHO. it kept me from having to cook my new balancer.