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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 10:08 AM
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Crank damper/Harmonic balancer

I am installing a Melling lpop and a new balancer. I see its required to put ford style sealant on the keyway. How do you do that? Do seat the balancer and then put the sealant on? I'm going to rent a balancer installer tool from my local parts store. I noticed there was sealant on my washer and bolt when I took it off. Getting close to putting her back.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 10:11 AM
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Just add a small dab of sealant in the HB key way slot.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2022 | 09:03 AM
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I am installing a Melling lpop and a new balancer. I see its required to put ford style sealant on the keyway. How do you do that? Do seat the balancer and then put the sealant on? I'm going to rent a balancer installer tool from my local parts store. I noticed there was sealant on my washer and bolt when I took it off. Getting close to putting her back.
be sure to pull bolt remove washer and reinstall bolt before installing puller. Prevent thread damage
 
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be sure to pull bolt remove washer and reinstall bolt before installing puller. Prevent thread damage
Already have the new balancer on. I used the installer from O’Reilly Auto Parts. I torched out a plate to push against because our balancer is recessed and there is no way to turn the nut.
 
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