Re: Stuck Harmonic Balancer on the 196 OHV Engine
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Re: Stuck Harmonic Balancer on the 196 OHV Engine



Keith,

I can only suggest that you soak the crankshaft end with penetrant and keep pulling force on the balancer. You could call a local engine machine shop or two and ask them for advice. The balancer on my 62 Classic came off with a puller and without too much difficulty. I don't recall the correct bolt size but the puller kit had the proper bolts to fit the balancer.

Regards,
Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
----- Original Message ----- From: "GARDNER Keith" <kgardner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 5:48 AM
Subject: Stuck Harmonic Balancer on the 196 OHV Engine



Would anyone be able to comment ?This is a '62 classic cast iron six needing
a timing cover oil seal. I'm trying to take the harmonic balancer off. I've
removed the bolt on end of the shaft. I thought the balancer could then be
pulled off using a puller tool. I used two bolts thru the puller going
through the unused holes in the face of the balancer connected to nuts
behind (The holes are threaded but I don't know what the thread is, 3/8
dosen't quite thread in and ). I used a large washer to cover the shaft hole
and have turned the puller center screw in until it starting to bend and
twist. I tried some heat and some penetrant and it won't budge. Would anyone
be able to comment ?


Keith Gardner
Rochester, MI


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