Harmonic balancer install

[collinbrewer]

How far does the harmonic balancer go on the crankshaft?

 

[broncomaster]

Until it bottoms out. You will know when this happens.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Bottoms out on the timing chain sprocket holding it in place.

 

[collinbrewer]

Thanks gents, tighten 'til it won't tighten no more... my favorite.

 

[JohnJohn]

You may want to use a harmonic balancer install tool.

I installed several without the special tool until one day I striped a the crankshaft threads by using the bolt to install the balancer.

I will never install another one without the tool. I think they sell for $20 at Summit.

I think the torq is 60 or 65 pounds.

 

[ShortBus]

Bottoms out on the timing chain sprocket holding it in place.

Isn't there a little oil splash thing in between the sprocket and HB?

 

[JohnJohn]

There is an oil seal in the timing chain cover. When you bottom the balancer out it bottoms out on the Crank not the oil seal.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Isn't there a little oil splash thing in between the sprocket and HB?

Early engines have that oil slinger, newer ones do not.

 

[ShortBus]

Mine is definately older. Thanks.