Just wondering what most guys do installing a balancer that doesn't have the crank bolt? Always worry about the thrust bearing and tried to pound mine on with a block of wood and hammer. That didn't work(engine in car) so I used my air hammer! Every time(about a thousand) I heard it hit I cringed!! Might have 40 thou end play on the crank but it's on! Is there a better way??
I always heat the center hub of the balancer with a heat gun, get it good and hot to expand it as much as possible, then quickly take a block of wood and a large hammer. The heating really helps. Never had any problems with the thrust, knock on wood.
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MY BEAUMONT HAS 4 STUDDED TIRES AND 2 BLOCKHEATERS......AND LOTS OF OIL UNDERNEATH. The other one has a longer roof.
I use a Harmonic Balancer Installation tool. You can buy it at hot rod shops, or possibly rent one at your local parts store. You can also get ones with interchangable tips for varying crank snouts.
-- Edited by seventy2plus2 on Saturday 3rd of March 2018 10:35:49 AM