Very informative on using the proper tools the correct way. I have a harmonic balancer to remove and reinstall soon and your videos are great. Thank you!
Just want to say thanks for these vids. I had to pull my drivetrain out of my 72 C10 for a leaking freeze plug behind the flywheel, these vids are making it easy to put things back together correctly.
This will be my first remove and replace on my 68 C20 truck. Started making a chirping sound. Ran the engine with no belts to find the noise and it was the HB.
Sometimes they go in so far, (the bolt) you can get a wrench around it so go to the hardware store get some big washers it helps, good video Im doing my Pontiac this helps
Knew a guy that tried to get the balancer on a sbc 283 with the balancer bolt and striped the threads he ended up haveing to pull the crankshaft and bring it in the shop to have us rethread it the cost was way more than just buying the tool. CastleVania....man that brings back memories Simon Belmont with the whip battleing monsters ah the Nintendo days,,good times!
Sometimes not spending a bit of money on the right tool or part can cost you a lot more in the long run. I love this shirt. I wish I still had my Nintendo. I do have my SNES so that's pretty cool.
THANKS, I already put my Summit Racing damper on my 350 1980 corvette build but I am going back to the parts store to rent the installer again. I need to pull it out and make those marks to be sure its bottomed out. It has kept me up at nite...LOL good video! Wiill like and subscribe! I also like that you are mostly GM but have Ford vids too, I too am a mustang/chevy dude...It's all USA and All good!
Thank you for providing a concise very informative and thorough explanation of the install. How much do you torque the bolt that holds the balancer to the crank?
Great video. Perhaps a few dumb newbie questions: 1) when you put the new balancer on, will the "0" mark on this balancer exactly "meet" the Timing tab arrow mark? 2) If is does not align up, what should I do, because if I now find true TDC, will I have to mark it on the new balancer and therefore, "ruin" that neat "degrees ruler" on the new balancer? Thanks
Working on a big block I replaced my Harmonic balancer with a Summit Racing® Bracket Racer SFI, and when installing it when it seemed to be at the end, and then the tool backed it self out. Everything I have looked at, this does not happen. They Show it getting to the point were you can not turn it any further and you know your done. Any ideas, thank you for any help.
I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass QUESTION.... Do you have to reprogram anything after replacing??? My only means of transportation so Any HELP will be much appreciated 👍🏼
it either isn't seated all the way or its a completely different height than your old balancer. did you happen to lay them side by side on your work bench and visually compare them BEFORE installing it?
Why doesn't anyone ever finish the job. I have watched a ton of clips where they all show how to get the pulley on but not finish the install with the crankshaft bolt. How to stop the engine from turning so you can tighten the bolt to its torque spec?
if you have the funds and are going higher horsepower buy new,if its a refresh and the old one looks ok and you just cruise then go with the old one,just examine it closely first for damage or excessive wear.
Thanks everyone for watching! What's your favorite method for installing a harmonic balancer?
I replaced my front cover gasket on my 302 in my Mustang and I used the bolt to press the balancer back on. It went on fairly easily.
Sometimes you have to use what you have to get the job done.
The part where you lied and showed us how to REMOVE it.........
I'd rather use the installation tool.... because beating it with a hammer will do internal damage to the engine.
Great video man. Well done. My son and I are putting together a small block for our C10. Much better than beating it on! This was perfect. Thanks!
Very informative on using the proper tools the correct way. I have a harmonic balancer to remove and reinstall soon and your videos are great. Thank you!
Just want to say thanks for these vids. I had to pull my drivetrain out of my 72 C10 for a leaking freeze plug behind the flywheel, these vids are making it easy to put things back together correctly.
Glad I could help! Good luck with your project!
Excellent video. Thanks for showing the steps and the “proper” technique!
I liked the steps you took to enable easier "ease-out" -- just in case.
This will be my first remove and replace on my 68 C20 truck. Started making a chirping sound. Ran the engine with no belts to find the noise and it was the HB.
Always have. For my next build I will buy the tool. Thank you.
Thanks Dude, you just saved me a load if trouble.
The measurement of damper -> snout is a good idea.. thanks for the info
Great tool!
Thanks for your time spent showing us how to, 🙂
Thanks for the video. I had no idea there was a tool for that
Good job. Helpful information.
So where in the video did you remove it ?
great amigo, thanks for the instructions
Sometimes they go in so far, (the bolt) you can get a wrench around it so go to the hardware store get some big washers it helps, good video Im doing my Pontiac this helps
Thank you for your input 👍🏻
Knew a guy that tried to get the balancer on a sbc 283 with the balancer bolt and striped the threads he ended up haveing to pull the crankshaft and bring it in the shop to have us rethread it the cost was way more than just buying the tool. CastleVania....man that brings back memories Simon Belmont with the whip battleing monsters ah the Nintendo days,,good times!
Sometimes not spending a bit of money on the right tool or part can cost you a lot more in the long run. I love this shirt. I wish I still had my Nintendo. I do have my SNES so that's pretty cool.
@@BudgetBuildGarage i watched the first and 2nd season on netflix , still wish had my old Nintendo though
THANKS, I already put my Summit Racing damper on my 350 1980 corvette build but I am going back to the parts store to rent the installer again. I need to pull it out and make those marks to be sure its bottomed out. It has kept me up at nite...LOL good video! Wiill like and subscribe! I also like that you are mostly GM but have Ford vids too, I too am a mustang/chevy dude...It's all USA and All good!
Sick shirt dude one of best games made
The correct tool for the job. Worth $20.
Grasias muy bueno campeon....ajala bravo me sirvio mucho .carnal
Man! I love that Castlevania shirt!
I don't care what anyone says, that game is still hard AF. I only ever made it as far as Death. Bastard is unbeatable lol.
Thank you for providing a concise very informative and thorough explanation of the install. How much do you torque the bolt that holds the balancer to the crank?
Just ordered the tool
Thank you
Thank you for a very informative video. I rather not use the banging with a hammer method.
It is safer to just use the tool instead of the hammer for sure.
I need to buy one for my 85' SS C10 small block ... Any suggestions???
Guess he forgot the removal part.
Great video. Perhaps a few dumb newbie questions: 1) when you put the new balancer on, will the "0" mark on this balancer exactly "meet" the Timing tab arrow mark? 2) If is does not align up, what should I do, because if I now find true TDC, will I have to mark it on the new balancer and therefore, "ruin" that neat "degrees ruler" on the new balancer? Thanks
Have you run that motor with that Pro balancer. If so did the timing marks work
Thanks.
Just ordered the tool much better than a bug hmmer
Working on a big block I replaced my Harmonic balancer with a Summit Racing® Bracket Racer SFI, and when installing it when it seemed to be at the end, and then the tool backed it self out. Everything I have looked at, this does not happen. They Show it getting to the point were you can not turn it any further and you know your done. Any ideas, thank you for any help.
I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass QUESTION....
Do you have to reprogram anything after replacing??? My only means of transportation so Any HELP will be much appreciated 👍🏼
Liked the video. What is the torque suppose to be on the crankshaft bolt?
inthink 74lbs
check summit,they have a full torque spec list
Press in is the best way I assume
Is it external balance or internal balance .my 496 Chevy big block is internal balanced so it has to be 0 balance
Damper, not dampener. Jst helping ya out brah !
When I installed the same harmonic balancer on my 454 the belts on the pulleys wouldn't line up. Any suggestions on what the problem may be?
it either isn't seated all the way or its a completely different height than your old balancer.
did you happen to lay them side by side on your work bench and visually compare them BEFORE installing it?
fixen to do it the firts time on 96 5.7 vortec
Never beat on with a hammer. You can easily damage the thrust bearing!
Why doesn't anyone ever finish the job. I have watched a ton of clips where they all show how to get the pulley on but not finish the install with the crankshaft bolt. How to stop the engine from turning so you can tighten the bolt to its torque spec?
Press it on ALWAYS!! Rent tool at Autozone or local automotive store if you don't own one. $75 removal and install tool.
I use never seize so it doesn't become one with the crank.
Hey, had to put new seal in, should I use original balance or buy a new one ? Thanks. It’s 1969 Camaroe
if you have the funds and are going higher horsepower buy new,if its a refresh and the old one looks ok
and you just cruise then go with the old one,just examine it closely first for damage or excessive wear.
trillrif axegrindor thanks
Do you put a bolt in the end of the crank after you press the balancer on?
Lol hell ya! Unless you want to brake your crank and kind of bad things lol
That’s the only way to do it
How’d you remove it ?
The harmonic balancer is pressed in any given order? Meaning one does not have to align any numbers?
it has a keyway,only goes one way
What about the retaining bolt and what is the torque for it.
Torque?? It already bottom out.
Definitely pressing on with a tool the hammer and wood is caveman style and you risk damaging the crankshaft.
why can't you just use the old bolt to push it on there?
Because you run the risk of stripping the threads in the crankshaft snout.
how to keep it from spinning if it's a automatic???????
No biggie, crank it on till it starts spinning, then give it a few more hard and qick turns and ur good.
a little grease around the outside shaft of the balancer. never use a hammer
How about a link to where you got that tool for $20?
Oreilleys
@@stevemajors9914 Negative. I had to buy/borrow it for $50 from them, then return it.
title says removal and installation..??
A Dampener makes things Damp, A Damper Damps vibrations
What do I do when I can’t get the tool to thread in to the crank?
Where is the Removal part ?
Press on. Borrowed the install tool from Auto Zone.
Can't get balancer all way in
neither can i
Misleading title, where is removal?
what about removal, you only did the install...
I came here to remove one off a 350 small block.... Title is misleading ;-;
That's not how to remove a balancer
Removal? WTF
Thank you