Help removing harmonic balancer bolt
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I think mine was a 7/8" socket. I had already taken out all the other pumps and pullies. I wasn't gonna put this back on. But that helps to crack that large nut off? (to leave all the accessories tied down?)
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It's always worked for me and I have rebuilt several engines. I usually do this first if I know it's got to come off eventually. The belts and other accessories help keep it from turning. Also make sure you leave the plugs in the motor as the compression also helps resistance.
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Funny...this was the first post on the 73-79 forum when I flipped over there...check it out, may work for you.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-dampener.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-dampener.html
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95 f150 5.0 v8
It's a normal bolt!! no reverse thread bull. I literally just did it myself withOUT air tools or "cranking the engine". all it took was a breaker bar and a very very long cheater pipe. and to stop the crank from spinning I put a long flat head up against the tensioner housing . it was easier than people think! posting pics, hope it helps!
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I bolt a 3/8" thick piece of steel to the pulley holes of the balancer, 15/16 socket and breaker bar. Easy to do, no broken parts.
Edit: The 3/8" thick steel bar is about 36 inches long. It serves about 100 purposes in my garage/driveway. I place 2 washers between the bar & the balancer to get the bar beyond the lip of the balancer. The torque spec on the balancer bolt is around 85 ft. lbs. (don't recall exactly--so look it up if your looking for a spec) and as a result it generally isn't too bad to break loose. But! There are some very stuck ones out there, so ymmv.
Edit: The 3/8" thick steel bar is about 36 inches long. It serves about 100 purposes in my garage/driveway. I place 2 washers between the bar & the balancer to get the bar beyond the lip of the balancer. The torque spec on the balancer bolt is around 85 ft. lbs. (don't recall exactly--so look it up if your looking for a spec) and as a result it generally isn't too bad to break loose. But! There are some very stuck ones out there, so ymmv.
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It's a normal bolt!! no reverse thread bull. I literally just did it myself withOUT air tools or "cranking the engine". all it took was a breaker bar and a very very long cheater pipe. and to stop the crank from spinning I put a long flat head up against the tensioner housing . it was easier than people think! posting pics, hope it helps!
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yes there are. you could do that too. I just didn't feel comfortable cranking my engine and letting the breaker bar slap something . but I know it can and has been done