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pdiddy · 12-24-2015, 08:46 AM

Anyone in the Kc area have a balancer installer tool I could borrow this weekend or buy let me know please

ksmrz · 12-25-2015, 12:18 AM

All you need is a longer bolt than oem with some big flat washerd to get it started. Than once you bottom out the longer bolt, use the original bolt to finish pressing it on.

Soybeanrice · 12-25-2015, 06:15 PM

Omg lol I'm in the same boat. Going to find a longer bolt tomorrow morning.

I tried using the autozone one and, me being stupid, ended up getting the m16 adapter stuck in my crank

I used redloctite to get it out, but that crappy 20 dollar tool is toast lol.

bosco200 · 12-25-2015, 09:31 PM

I just used a longer bolt stacked some washers and nuts on the bolt and put the bearing type thing that came with the autozone tool on the bolt so it was up against the balancer, and yeah the autozone tool is crap.

avido · 12-26-2015, 04:17 AM

i suggest to avoid this sistem. the best way is get a draw bar M16 with a couple of washer and a nuts so you can work on the bar thread and not on the crankshaft thread. something like i did when i changed my camshaft and when i bought the underdrive pulley

dejiago · 12-26-2015, 06:14 AM

something like i did when i changed my camshaft and when i bought the underdrive pulley

avido · 12-26-2015, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejiago

something like i did when i changed my camshaft and when i bought the underdrive pulley

what's wrong ?

tthat's from my original post

LSX Camaro · 12-26-2015, 12:49 PM

These are the proper removal and installation tools for the harmonic balancer. You do not want to use the threads in the crankshaft to pull the balancer on. You need a long threaded rod with a nut. You can use washers but a bearing is ideal. This way all the load is on the threaded rod and not the crank. There is an older thread on this forum where a member used a bolt and pulled all the threads out of the crank.

ksmrz · 12-26-2015, 04:14 PM

I've don't it with the longer bolt than switched. It's fine as long as you use common sense.

ksmrz · 12-26-2015, 04:22 PM

The threaded rod is also an excellent idea, none of the hardware stores had any with thread size but they did have the bolt so that is the route I went with.

Soybeanrice · 12-26-2015, 08:13 PM

Its not recommended but I ended up using the ARP bolt and leaving it in torqued to 250.

avido · 12-27-2015, 05:00 AM

i am always afraid to damage the thread on the crankshaft.

762ch · 12-27-2015, 11:39 AM

The threads will be fine, start with a longer bolt and washers. Do not start with the factory bolt, its also a one time use fastener so get a new one.

12-24-2015, 08:46 AM	#1
pdiddy Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 997	Balancer installer Anyone in the Kc area have a balancer installer tool I could borrow this weekend or buy let me know please __________________ 2011 2SS,fti th400, ECS 1500, Flex Fuel, Boost built 376, squash fuel system

12-25-2015, 12:18 AM	#2
ksmrz Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: wisconsin Posts: 334	All you need is a longer bolt than oem with some big flat washerd to get it started. Than once you bottom out the longer bolt, use the original bolt to finish pressing it on. __________________ 2010 2SS LS3 228/235 Cam Motion custom ground cam, AI 280cc ported heads, Dynatech 1 7/8" long tubes, catless mids, CAI intake, ATI 10% UDP, CORSA cat back, Slp 160 tstat, gm 3.91s/Tru trac, EFI LIVE tuned by myself

12-26-2015, 04:17 AM	#5
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i suggest to avoid this sistem. the best way is get a draw bar M16 with a couple of washer and a nuts so you can work on the bar thread and not on the crankshaft thread. something like i did when i changed my camshaft and when i bought the underdrive pulley __________________ 2014 camaro SS Whipple powered ,3.750 pulley,ID850, CAI,Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust,MGW racing shifter,Bo White ported tb,MightyMouse Catch Can,Vitesse throttle controller,GM 3.91 rear end, Dynatech longtube haders, BTR Pd cam,Fluidampr stock pulley,ZL1 fuel pump and ADM fpcm, Phastek scoop and fluid thank relocation Bmr Motor mount . Tuned by Mastuning

12-26-2015, 12:49 PM	#8
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	These are the proper removal and installation tools for the harmonic balancer. You do not want to use the threads in the crankshaft to pull the balancer on. You need a long threaded rod with a nut. You can use washers but a bearing is ideal. This way all the load is on the threaded rod and not the crank. There is an older thread on this forum where a member used a bolt and pulled all the threads out of the crank. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

12-26-2015, 04:14 PM	#9
ksmrz Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: wisconsin Posts: 334	I've don't it with the longer bolt than switched. It's fine as long as you use common sense. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS LS3 228/235 Cam Motion custom ground cam, AI 280cc ported heads, Dynatech 1 7/8" long tubes, catless mids, CAI intake, ATI 10% UDP, CORSA cat back, Slp 160 tstat, gm 3.91s/Tru trac, EFI LIVE tuned by myself

12-25-2015, 06:15 PM	#3
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Omg lol I'm in the same boat. Going to find a longer bolt tomorrow morning. I tried using the autozone one and, me being stupid, ended up getting the m16 adapter stuck in my crank I used redloctite to get it out, but that crappy 20 dollar tool is toast lol.

12-25-2015, 09:31 PM	#4
bosco200 Vet. USMC Machine Gunner Drives: 2010 2SS Black with red stripes Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ste. Genevieve MO Posts: 90	I just used a longer bolt stacked some washers and nuts on the bolt and put the bearing type thing that came with the autozone tool on the bolt so it was up against the balancer, and yeah the autozone tool is crap.

12-26-2015, 06:14 AM	#6
dejiago Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA Posts: 4	something like i did when i changed my camshaft and when i bought the underdrive pulley

12-26-2015, 04:22 PM	#10
ksmrz Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: wisconsin Posts: 334	The threaded rod is also an excellent idea, none of the hardware stores had any with thread size but they did have the bolt so that is the route I went with. __________________ 2010 2SS LS3 228/235 Cam Motion custom ground cam, AI 280cc ported heads, Dynatech 1 7/8" long tubes, catless mids, CAI intake, ATI 10% UDP, CORSA cat back, Slp 160 tstat, gm 3.91s/Tru trac, EFI LIVE tuned by myself

12-26-2015, 08:13 PM	#11
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Its not recommended but I ended up using the ARP bolt and leaving it in torqued to 250.

12-27-2015, 05:00 AM	#12
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i am always afraid to damage the thread on the crankshaft. __________________ 2014 camaro SS Whipple powered ,3.750 pulley,ID850, CAI,Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust,MGW racing shifter,Bo White ported tb,MightyMouse Catch Can,Vitesse throttle controller,GM 3.91 rear end, Dynatech longtube haders, BTR Pd cam,Fluidampr stock pulley,ZL1 fuel pump and ADM fpcm, Phastek scoop and fluid thank relocation Bmr Motor mount . Tuned by Mastuning

12-27-2015, 11:39 AM	#13
762ch Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 341	The threads will be fine, start with a longer bolt and washers. Do not start with the factory bolt, its also a one time use fastener so get a new one.