LSx Harmonic Balancer Install Tool

[1970camaroRS]

I got stuck at installing the harmonic balancer in my LQ4 build-up. I didn't have a tool to install it, and none of my local buddies had one. The price to buy one for just a one time use was NOT to my liking. So, I made my own very very simple tool. Cost me $8.45 in materials and $8.99 for a hacksaw (needed one anyway).

Here's the recipe:

1 M16 threaded rod with 2mm thread pitch. Just take your old crank bolt with you.
2" stack of washers
1 large diameter thick fender washer (the washer that comes with the ARP bolt is perfect of course)
1 nut
1 deep socket (mine was 24mm)



This is the first try...it was a bit too short.



Here's the second one I made, a few inches longer. Note the ARP washer on it.



Stack the washers on the ARP washer, toss on the nut and crank away!



Viola! Crankshaft harmonic balancer is installed!



Motor gets installed soon...