Harmonic Balancer removal

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Nov 16, 2001 | 08:35 PM

blackokc

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Harmonic Balancer removal

I am having a hard time removing the harmonic balancer on my 93 Bronco (302). I have been unable to budge it with a puller. Someone suggested that I remove the radiator for clearance, and then with a sledge hammer strike the center bolt of the harmonic balancer puller while under tension. So far no luck. Any suggestions?

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Nov 16, 2001 | 09:16 PM

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Harmonic Balancer removal

put as much tension as you think your puller will withstand, then tap around the outside with about a 16oz hammer. Don't hit where the timing marks are!! It's just stuck.

Nov 25, 2001 | 12:05 PM

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Harmonic Balancer removal

You can rent a harmonic balance puller from most discount parts stores, I bought one for about $15.00. If you have a buddy helping you, make sure the bolts are threaded at least 3/4 to one inch into the crank holes. I did'nt check, when I was pulling off the balancer, one of the bolts came loose, under stess and punched a hole in the radiator. A can of radiator seal (with the rubber pellets) kept it sealed for 18 months, then I sold it before and more problems. Other than that problem, it was really easy to do, from the underside with ramps.

91F150 supercab XLT Lariet, 2WD 351 4eod, 170,000 miles (just sold)
91F350 Crewcab XLT Lariet, 4x4, 460, 5sp. 45,000 original miles.