Felix Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) I have removed bolt OK but tried to use a large 3 jaw puller lightly but semed to bend due to the construction of the platesI have removed solid ones. I am replacing seal due to leakage. Hoping no scoring on balancer shaft. Have spare on parts car.Anyone have a easier job getting off Sorry forgot 51 Roadmaster Edited July 8, 2015 by Felix (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Probably not what you need to hear but mine came off without a puller a couple of weeks ago, just slid right off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Does the balancer have threaded holes to use a different type of puller? Like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Does the balancer have threaded holes to use a different type of puller? Like this: No holes present, I wish there was, any ideas. The plates are way to flexable with a large jaw puller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I can only think that some WD40 to let sit over night between the crank and the pulley housing contacts the crank. Then use two pry bars from behind. One positioned at 9 and 3. Try prying equally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 So it came off like you said, soaking slid off. Problem is both cars have scoring where seal meetsnow I need to buy one . Not having much luck trying to purcahse help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Not a problem. Take the balancer to a good parts store, and they will sell you a thin metal sleeve that can be tapped down over the sealing point to give a clean and smooth surface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Felix, Take your balancer to any large bearing supplier. They will have a product called "speedi-sleeve" available from SKF. If the correct size is available it is a quick low cost repair for seal surface dammage. Good luck R PS: be extremly cautious if anybody tells you to build it up by welding and machining it down. Balancers have a rubber bonding ring and can be easily dammaged by heat. Edit: see above I really should finish my posts before pausing for dinner with the wife...... oops Edited October 15, 2015 by 37_Roadmaster_C (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just a thought on pullers; anyone remember a TV show called When Animals Attack? How about When Tools Attack, glad it was just my trailer.[ attachment=770427:006.JPG]Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 NAPA has a hub sleeve kit that I used on the snout of my nailhead. Perhaps they have one for your straight eight. Measure the O.D. and that may help them in finding the right one. I scuff up the surface and then apply red locktite then press on with a shop press. Tapping on with just a hammer can and has worked but you run the risk of a cock-eyed fit. Then just peel off the ends as instructed in the kit. Just some thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Yes thanks for everyones help, yes sleeves are made today for most shafts. I am glad to not have bought another. Will be installing later in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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