what tool do i use to push this back on, i heard about getting a longer bolt from teh hard ware store with the same thread type, but im just too worried about doing that, every time i called an auto place near me to rent a tool , they direct me to the harmonic balancer remover, is this what i use? I dont see how it will put it back on..

thanks.

 

Make a tool like this...

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...66988851bOxMot

If the link doesn't work then look in my sig for the link to my pics. I have a pic of a tool I made using 7/16 - 20 hardend threaded rod and a matching nut with a plate drilled to accept the threaded rod and ran it home with an impact gun.. Took all of 5 seconds...

 

damn thats sweet, i hope i can make one that will work without breaking stuff :/

 

I usually put a little oil on the hub and the sealing surface, crank too. Use the stock bolt without the stock washer and a VERY thin washer, lube threads and head, crank it down a few turns till the stock thick washer will go on the hit it with an impact and after it bottoms torque to spec. I have also done it without thin washer but be careful not to crank too much. DO NOT BEAT ON IT WITH A HAMMER

 

i put a peice of wood over it and banged it a bit, lol about like 10 times, am i screwed?

 

You should be ok just dont wail on it with a hammer, next thing you do is miss and say WTF that hole doing in my timing cover? Maybe use wood to get it started then use a bolt or installer to finish it. I have seen many hubs and balancers jacked like 17 switches with a hammer. Uncle 944 says: Be Safe, Not Sorry. Cause JB weld can only fix so much!

 

cool. yeah i think it'll be alright, i just dont wanna screw anything up its a brand new motor :O

 

so i cant install the hub with the harmonic balancer tool o0 ?

 

You can install it as a set if you have it from your old motor. Either way is fine if you do a bolt or installer DO NOT and did i say DO NOT beat on the outer ring of the balancer. Just tap the hub and balancer on enough to get the bolt started. Then wrench it on. I usually use a 1/2 in impact gun set to about 1/2 pressure.

 

well, i guess its too late for that, i banged it in enough to go in a bit, and then i figured it was probably bad so i stopped, and the bolt STILL doesnt reach the crank.. wtf

 

You take the thick washer off the bolt? You are LT1 right?

 

also right now the damper isnt connected, its the hub, and underdrive pulley right now

 

yes lt1, and i did take the thinkwasher off also ,still dont reach, i still have like 3 inches left of whatn eeds to go in =/ ..

scarey :/ im freakin out now, i cant estimate too well with inches, but thats the closest i can get without going outside and actually measuring :/

 

damn im sorry for so many questions : heres a good one , what method is the way for lining it up correctly, i thought it was the bulged out line at the top of the hub, and then the indention in the crankshaft

 

You got a key in your crank? If so make sure it is lined up right. In the late LT1's no key. So pretty easy. If you have a key make sure it is seated equal. Like i said a litte oil does wonders for it going on.