<VV> Balancer replacement

[BBRT]

Yes, I think so, at least by Clark's. Don't know about Lon.

Chuck S
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Balancer replacement


> Is that puller sold by any of the vendors?
>
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 7:37 PM
> Subject: <VV> Balancer replacement
>
>
>> Just installed the rebuilt Dale balancer and it was an interesting 
>> experience. Did not want to drop everything so invested in one of the 
>> BlueChip ( Bluechipmach at aol.com) - double meanings are popular - balancer 
>> pullers.  Rubber was extruding from the old balancer and while it did not 
>> look too bad (http://padgett.ws/files/hb.jpg ) I felt better replacing.
>>
>> Had a few people reconmmend using a steering wheel puller but suspect 
>> that would have been futile, the Blue Chip is *exactly* the right size to 
>> remove the balancer (I needed every thread), and the thick disk to fit 
>> over the end of the crankshaft is not something you would find just 
>> anywhere.
>>
>> I used the "attach a long wrench and hit with a hammer" method to remove 
>> the bolt and it worked very well. I would suggest moving to TDC before 
>> removing to orient the woodruff key up (at about 1 o'clock) and visible. 
>> As mentioned the last turn of the big remover bolt is when the wheel came 
>> off.
>>
>> Smeared the enclosed green Locktite on the first inch of the new wheel 
>> and gently maneuvered into position and on far enough to be firm. Since 
>> you cannot see through the hub I was being very gentle not to dislodge 
>> the key. Was on far enough by hand to start the main bolt & proceeded to 
>> pul into place. Could get about 90 degrees on each tighten since had 
>> moved the vacuum advance out of the way but boy howdy that took a lot of 
>> turns.
>>
>> When tight I used the manual impact method to tighten then verified it 
>> was at least 45 ft-lbs as in the Dale instructions with a 3/8 torque 
>> wrench and a 3/4 crowsfoot (540 in-lb = 45 ft-lb and was near the limit 
>> of my 3/8 but no way a 1/2" wrench would fit). If you install the belt 
>> first I could hold it tight enough to keep the engine from turning while 
>> torqueing.
>>
>> Moved the distributor back and set to 8 degrees static. Fired engine, 
>> checked for any wobble (none) & put tools away. About an hour and a half 
>> end-to-end (am very slow). Was surprised the balancer did not just loosen 
>> and then pull off, was moderately tight all the way off and all the way 
>> on.
>>
>> So the Blue Chip puller is certainly worth the price if the engine is in 
>> the car and you want to keep it that way.
>>
>> Padgett
>>
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