Harmonic balancer removed

[Ron 73]

Could someone tell me the easy way and right tools needed to pull the balancer off a 318 engine? Its been a very long time since ive done mechanical work, I have to, I think, change the timing chain and gears/sprockets.. Im not even sure of the size of the nut on the end.. Anyone feel up to giving me a quick lesson? I do body work, im not much of a mechanic.. Ron..

 

[Cranky]

It's not hard with the right tool.....check it out. http://www.google.com/search?source...fai=CRTSFVGPITM2rMIeazASEpbmBBgAAAKoEBU_QI6iI

 

[Meep-Meep]

Use a 1.25" socket to remove the nut (RH thread) and the tool as found above.

 

[racedodge]

It's not hard with the right tool.....check it out. http://www.google.com/search?source...fai=CRTSFVGPITM2rMIeazASEpbmBBgAAAKoEBU_QI6iI

you can rent these from any autoparts store.

 

[polkat]

This will get the job done cheaper then most...

http://www.harborfreight.com/46-piece-bolt-puller-set-37824.html

I'm sure you know, but never use a puller that grabs the outside of the balancer. 99.8% chance of destroying the balancer that way!

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

I bought a $25 one from craftsmen to pull the balancer off my 440 worked great!

 

[Ron 73]

thanks all, just borrowed one, and my mind may be getting old as i do already have the tool. thanks again, Ron....

 

[moparstuart]

i just use my steering wheel puller

 

[Cranky]

Forgot about renting one....been a long time since doing that and I too sometimes forget about having tools that don't get used all that often but my puller was used quite a bit when I was building engines all the time. It also works for pulling stubborn rear end yokes.

 

[b5rt]

Isn't there a tool for putting it back on too?

 

[Cranky]

They make em but all I use is the 'longer' bolt with a couple of greased up thick washers. Been doing it that way for many moons...