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Old 06-12-2005, 01:52 AM
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I am in the process of taking of my timing cover, and noticed that my balancer was lookin pretty ****ty. I was just wondering what i would need to do to install a new one? I know you need a special puller, but does the engine need to be at tdc or anything?
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Old 06-12-2005, 01:53 AM
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no it has a key way
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Old 06-12-2005, 01:57 AM
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key way? so its impossible to fudge up installing it!
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Old 06-12-2005, 01:59 AM
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yes and no

you don't want to beat the new one on with a big *** hammer
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:09 AM
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lol! i think i can manage. Is the 81 dollar one from summit going to be a good one. I sure hope so because i just ordered it.
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:12 AM
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I don't know haven't seen it.....I only buy SFI ones..but thier no where near 81.00
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:21 AM
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whats the advantage of having a SFI balancer?
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:26 AM
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they don't fly apart
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