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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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ok i have an 88 ford f150 single cab 302 i am replacing the harmonic balancer and stuck in a rut i can not get the center bolt out of the harmonic balancer please help me
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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its a big bolt find a socket that size and unscrew it.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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its a big bolt find a socket that size and unscrew it.
but how do i get it off i tried with a socket and ratchet and it just spun the crank shaft
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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you have to hold the crank...I did it before by the cover, exposing the flwheel. You have to wedge something in the flywheel so you can break the bolt loose.
 
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ok i got the bolt off now how do i get the balancer off i tryed a crow bar to push it off but it doesnt work do i need a tool to get it off or just a little elbow grease
 
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you have to A: hold the crank or B: use an impact on the bolt. you have to take the belts and pulley off first. you may have to pull the fan and shroud off to get a 1/2" drive impact in there is thats the best way. or use a big breaker bar and wedge on the frame but thats dangerous. and use the starter to turn the engine over to break it loose. then you need a puller to get the balancer off. again i don't recommend doing the breaker bar. and remember lefty loosey/righty tighty. no offense.
 
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Just click on that link I`ve supplied.
 
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ok..............
 
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Thanks for your help Jack!
 
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i was trying to help is all.
your welcome.
 
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If the balencer does not want to come off then a puller is going to be required. you can usually get one on loan from autozone and other parts stores.
 
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scott,
you need a puller no matter what. go ahead and yank on it by hand and your not going to get far! go ahead...
 
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scott,
you need a puller no matter what. go ahead and yank on it by hand and your not going to get far! go ahead...
Totally agree, but figured he might as well try...
 
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