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Feb 1, 2004 | 12:24 AM

bluesky636

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Crankshaft Key

Can anyone tell me the type and size of the key that fits in the slot on the crankshaft snout and locates the harmonic balancer and spacer? Thanks.

Feb 1, 2004 | 02:18 PM

Ratsmoker

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I think it is made from 1/4" keystock. The timing gear is a woodruff type I think. Its been a while. I just had the balancer off mine and that was 1/4" but I can't remember which key the spacer shares.

Feb 1, 2004 | 02:43 PM

bob arrington

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ratsmoker is right ,i just had to grt more keystock for mine , good luck,bob

Feb 1, 2004 | 03:23 PM

Ratsmoker

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Autozone will sell you a 12" piece of stock pretty cheap that you can cut down.

Feb 1, 2004 | 05:26 PM

bluesky636

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Thanks for the info, guys. I was hoping that this would be something I could get at my local parts store or Home Depot. I have the correct woodruff key, but it was clear from the service manual that I needed another key. I wanted to find out for sure before things were pulled apart. I like to have all my parts in hand and not have to go hunting for obscure stuff.