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Crate engine harmonic balancer install

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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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Crate engine harmonic balancer install
How do you keep the crank from turning when you torque the balancer bolt on an engine that's still on the engine stand?
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Old May 22, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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Re: Crate engine harmonic balancer install
I put a flexplate on the back of the crank and wedge a screwdriver between the teeth of the flexplate and one of the legs of the engine stand.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Re: Crate engine harmonic balancer install
I'll have to try that, thanks Damon.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Re: Crate engine harmonic balancer install
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How do you keep the crank from turning when you torque the balancer bolt on an engine that's still on the engine stand?
I hope you're not trying to use the balancer bolt to install the balancer.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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Re: Crate engine harmonic balancer install
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I hope you're not trying to use the balancer bolt to install the balancer.
Nope. Just trying to torque it to the proper specifications.
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