Balancer puller

[cougar9150]

Well I bought a puller this weekend from Advance for my harmonic balancer and it does not fit. I can only get 2 of the 3 bolts in:mad2:. It is the old school style that looks the same as a steering wheel puller.

Anyone have a specific set that they recommend? If possible would like to get the puller/installer combo setup. I was just going to buy the Moroso installation tool if the one above worked but if I need the complete setup I would rather get a complete kit that does both and comes in a case.

Thanks.

[RacerX]

I borrowed one from Autozone (they refund your deposit when you return the tool). Had to use a shorter center screw (from a steering wheel puller) because of the radiator. It had three adjustable placement holes to screw into the balancer. Had no probs.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/accessories/accessoriesShelf.jsp?categoryD isplayName=Tools&fromType=accessories&fromString=search&parentId=6-10&filterByKeyWord=harmonic+balan cer+puller&currentPage=1&navValue=101492&categoryNValue=100006&fromWhere=&itemId=1492-10&displayName=Parts+Puller/Installer

[cougar9150]

Do remember the name brand of the one it was that you rented? A couple of the ones listed on the page are similar to the one I bought from Advance that didn't work.

If it was the OTC 4531 I can pick this up from Summit for $65.95 and will probably just do that. I will need it again in the not so far future and it is a tool I would like to have in the garage for when I need it. Thanks.

[RacerX]

I used one of the others without a problem, but, that 4531 kit looks like it would cover every scenario. When you said on of the bolts wouldn't go in. Did it actually not line up? I know the kits have different bolt lengths with different thread sizes. Hmmmm...

[Blown3.8]

I used one of the others without a problem, but, that 4531 kit looks like it would cover every scenario. When you said on of the bolts wouldn't go in. Did it actually not line up? I know the kits have different bolt lengths with different thread sizes. Hmmmm...

The bolt pattern on the puller is not big enough. The one I borrowed and kept from auto zone just barley fit. Brand was OEM, # 27019 comes in a nice plastic case too. Oh yeah and it was only like 15 bucks if I remember correctly, cheaper than the one they had hanging up for sale.

[ImpalaSlayer]

the one i got from autozone also barely fit and i had to get my own bolts.

[cougar9150]

I used one of the others without a problem, but, that 4531 kit looks like it would cover every scenario. When you said on of the bolts wouldn't go in. Did it actually not line up? I know the kits have different bolt lengths with different thread sizes. Hmmmm...

It came with a variety of bolts w/three that matched up no problem. I couldn't get the puller itself to come in line w/all 3 holes on the balancer at once. It was just about a 1/4" away from where I could get all 3 in at once.

[RacerX]

You know, now that you mention it, I got a big kit from my buddy at an auto shop and everything went on perfect except the center screw was too long. I then went to autozone and borrowed their puller to use the much shorter center screw that worked great. So I used a hodge podge of sets.

[cougar9150]

No worry about the radiator since the engine is on a stand at the moment. I should have plenty of clearance for the longer bolt.



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[LANDY]

i see that im late, but i got one from Sears it works perfect.

[cougar9150]

Made it work, a little coaxing and massaging with the Dremel and it worked fine. Still seemed solid when I pulled the balancer. Was around $20 so was a big waste if I screwed it up. Only had to remove about a 1/32"-1/16" from the end of each groove so I am sure it will hold up fine. I'll buy a nice puller set when I have the funds if I have to.