Harmonic Balancer Installation - Rebuild the 289 Ford - Part 14
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Today at Alf's Mustang Garage we install the harmonic balancer on our 289 engine rebuild.
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Good Morning Alex! Nice catch on the seal. Wouldn't think it would do that being nicely lubed up like you did. As a Tech at Marathon Petroleum, we had a saying. Check and double check your work, as it always pays dividends. Indeed, a nice reminder Alex! Take care my friend! Cheers and blessings from Motown.
Oh ya it's weird but it does happen and that's why we need to stay focused so we can catch these things! Cheers!
Thanks for your reply
I love seeing this come together! Thank you!
Me as well what is your favorite part?
Thank you! Wait till you hear it run. It sounds great!
I can't wait either! Maybe I can come to the shop and hear in person!
@@Donny.C.wlWilliams I really just like seeing the engine come to life. Having Alex explain the things to watch for and tricks to help.
Better make it soon. That car is going home in the next couple weeks.
Almost wish I had gone with the 289 or 302 with my 64-200 straight six Falcon....almost. Too cookie cutter plus would have had to do the tranny too.
You always show great videos and I like that you take the time to explain every detail no matter how small. Great attention to detail and catching the "little things" that are so important.
Thank you very much! Much agreed on the inline 6. Keep it that way. They are amazing engines and will probably out last the both of us!
Had to replace seal glad i caught it b4 install
It's always much easier at this level.
I have to do this job tomorrow hope to god the deal doesn’t roll on me I rented a puller and brought it back so I only got one shot but I’ll lube it up good and and pray for the best
Great details on your videos. My only complaint is the red border on the thumbnails. I can’t tell if I have watched the video or not
Oh it highlights videos you've watched in red? I had no idea lol
Hi. I would like to thank you for your channel . Very helpful
Question, I have a very stubborn harmonic balancer fastener that won’t budge to remove .. I put a pry bar on flywheel. Breaker doesn’t work. Pb blaster , nope . Is it possible to use an impact wrench and would this possibly damage flywheel if too much torque?
Thanks
Are you referring to the large center bolt? I will usually use an impact to remove that, and then it wouldn't be necessary to hold the flywheel.
@@AlfsMustangGarage yes the center bolt on the crankshaft
, thank you .
I’ll try the impact .
Look forward to your videos
Any chance you have a video showing the timing marks and pointer on the block? My 65 doesn't have any so I've been timing by eat since 07. Thanks
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This video here might be the closest thing I have. I don't have anything specifically outlining the timing pointer but I hope that helps.
What weight should it be for a 289 have you a part number for that one mine I just noticed has a slight wobble time to change
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Hi, nice v6 to v8 conversion vids. Anyway. I have a question, I recently replaced the front main seal and noticed a small leak of oil coming from the harmonic balancer bolt. Torqued to spec too. This was after it ran for a while , Not the seal. Any idea why and how to fix ?
Thanks
Humm, well there shouldn't be anything coming from the balancer bolt or the threads of the crankshaft. Are you running a stock type balancer?
@@AlfsMustangGarage yes stock balancer, I removed the center bolt to confirm and it’s not a lot of oil , but def is. I’m surprised . The seal is good, dry . I did add oil to lube the area before installing balancer like you suggested . Could it be that ?
I guess rtv on around the bolt and washer would not be a good idea if leaking ? Thanks
Can you drop a link for the universal crank tool please ? Seems like my grandpa & I tried everything to get the balancer all the way on without the engine turning over.
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This should be in the video description too.
I noticed you did not apply locative. When I installed mine, I applied a liberal amount of ‘RED’ loctite to the threads. Did I screw myself by doing this and how difficult will it be if/and when I have to remove it. Any ideas.
Well to be honest I'm not really sure. More than likely you'll be fine. May need a good impact to get that bolt out. I think some people like to do that so you didn't necessarily do anything wrong.
@@AlfsMustangGarage Thanks for the quick response. Looking forward to seeing and hearing that 289 run.
Being painted.........What about your timing marks?
Sharpie marker 🤣🤣
@@AlfsMustangGarage lol. That's what I figured.
@AlfsMustangGarage sending you a photo of my balancer. I marked my timing marks. What does it mean if my pointer, is the the left of TDC instead of the right where it is in the picture? When I have my #1 cylinder at TDC, my pointer is at the 12 degrees mark. But to the left of TDC on the balancer. Not to the right of TDC. Does this mean my distributer is off 180 degrees? I hope your getting what I'm saying.
What is your procedure for finding TDC for cylinder 1?
@@AlfsMustangGarage removing the #1 plug and putting my finger in the hole till it forces my finger out.