Harmonic balancer bolt

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Jan 20, 2014 | 06:53 PM

chefcharles

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Harmonic balancer bolt

I am having a heck of a time removing the harmonic balancer bolt on my 360fe. I can't get enough torque without turning the engine over.It's an automatic so I can't put it in gear.Any suggestions.

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Jan 20, 2014 | 07:00 PM

yetiman38237

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I'm guessing you don't have impact wrench. I have wedged screw driver or pry bar on alternator or power steering pump.

Jan 20, 2014 | 07:12 PM

BobbyFord

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Remove the coil wire. Put a breaker bar with a deep socket on the bolt and turn the motor clockwise until the handle of the breaker bar is on top of the left frame rail. Go inside and tap the motor over.

Jan 20, 2014 | 07:58 PM

orich

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Originally Posted by instig8r63

2X On the scary way if that's your only option.
We did my son 4wd toy that way. Best to use an impact socket tho..
orich

Jan 20, 2014 | 08:36 PM

yetiman38237

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I like that idea.

Jan 20, 2014 | 11:09 PM

crazed87bronco

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That's a scary way but effective. That's one of the worst case scenario's. Might want to let the bolt and harmonic balancer soak awhile in some rust penetrant PB blaster. Mine have been very rusty before and took some work to break free.

Jan 20, 2014 | 11:48 PM

Aesop

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If you don't care about the engine then drop a 3/8 extension down a spark plug hole on a upstroke, 1 inch from the top of the stroke. Or fill it with oil half way up the compression stroke and reinstall the plug. That is what works at a wrecking yard.

I am thinking you need an impact hammer. You might try renting an electric one if you don't have a compressor.