<VV> Digest, Vol 22, Issue 81 AKA balancer puller

[J R Read_HML]

Hi Dan,

It would be helpful (when responding from digest mode) if you would put
something meaningful on the subject line.  Thanks.

The balancer pullers I've seen are designed to use the threaded holes on the
center portion of the balancer.  That said, I've never used one because I
cheat (carefully using two bolts through those holes) and have been lucky so
far.  There IS a risk of damaging the aluminum casting that way.

Your point - not to use a puller which "clamps" to the outer edge - is
certainly valid.

Later, JR


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Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 2:32 AM
Subject: <VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 22, Issue 81


> Have you used more torque than for damper installation/final tightening?
> The balancer/damper is supposed to be tight on the crank.  Something like
> 0.001 inch interference. The friction is what keeps it from shuffling on
> the end of the crank and wearing things out when the load reverses all the
> time.  Keys can't control micro motions during load reversal. Only use a
> puller that grips the inner hub portion. Don't use a puller with jaws that
> grab and pull the outer ring.
>
> --
> Dan Timberlake
>