Help-harmonicdamper removal?
 

Hi!

Need to remove my harmonicdamper on my CCB 396 but it wont move! I have the Performance Tools removal tool but one of the bolt snapped and the damper did not move at all.

Any ideas? Need help!



Thanks.

Can you post a pic of the tool and how you're using it?


Three bots in the balancer, and impact the center threaded rod, pops it right off.

a pic would help a lot. You did remove the bolt/washer in the middle of the balancer that holds it to the crank, right?

Jody

I use this tool. Se picture. The balancer have a 4 hole-pattern in it so i use two bolts.
I have tried to give the threaded rod in the middle a wack but without any luck. How much force can i use?

And yes, i have removed the center-bolt on the crank!

Mikael

your balancer should have three bolts, never seen one with four. That way you use all three in a "Y" pattern. If it's real tight it's gonna be tough if you can only use two. Use grade 8 bolts also, and you may have to heat the balancer some with a propane torch or similar to get it to expand a bit, just don't burn the rubber seal.

PS: whacking the center bolt will not help remove the pulley, just tries to push the crank out of the block.......... ;)

Jody

big blocks have a great big 3/8 inch thick washer... its been known to have been left on while trying to pull the balancer.. :unibrow:

just make sure there isnt two on or somthing, it can very well be "glued" in there with RTV sealer to keep oil from leaking (whoever assembled your engine could have done all sorts of wierd things)

Good point on the washer. The BBC I picked up for my project (that was garbage) had two of those on it. The "bottom"(closest to balancer face) one was VERY hard to get out. I used a ton of solvent and soaked the area for a couple of days, it came loose after that and some heat. (carefull with the heat and solvent fumes, makes real pretty light show...:_paranoid )

The PROPER puller is a BALANCER PULLER / INSTALLER...

Mine is from Comp Cams - but I'm sure they just "market" it.

My local SCHUCKS will allow you to RENT any tool they sell - if you decide to keep it fine - just don't bring it back and it's yours - if you bring it back there's a small charge for the rental.

I would suggest you NOT try to use a "steering wheel puller" (which is what you showed) on a Crank Balancer...
:cheers: