Harmonic Balancer Replacement on 6.2

[WHITE THUNDER]

I've got a bad water pump, so while I'm in there doing that I decided to replace the harmonic balancer.

Previous owner wasn't sure if the balancer had ever been changed, and it looks pretty ancient. I am also replacing the fan clutch, belts and the like.

Went ahead and got a water pump stud kit from advance and borrowed the puller tool while I was there. About to dig into this tomorrow, any tips or suggestions?

 

[diesel4me]

There is a "sticky" in the diesel section on this very subject..

 

[sreidmx]

Take your time and make note of what bolt goes where on the front cover and what stud goes where.

 

[WHITE THUNDER]

Thanks

@diesel4me

I'm noob to this and searched but didn't find it until now

 

[WHITE THUNDER]

At some point there was stop leak put in the coolant.

Safe to use this?

https://www.amazon.com/Irontite-Thoro-Flush-9110-16-16-oz/dp/B00JJ1FB28

 

[FOR MUD]

Don't forget to get a oil seal.... Like I did....So I got to pull it twice.

 

[ChrisPerry]

At some point there was stop leak put in the coolant.

Safe to use this?

https://www.amazon.com/Irontite-Thoro-Flush-9110-16-16-oz/dp/B00JJ1FB28

I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it. Just remember, if the stop leak is sealing a hole, it won't be after a real good flush.

 

[WHITE THUNDER]

I'm finally getting around to finishing this tomorrow. I've been trading my time in for $. I think they call it work.

Anyway...I removed the old balancer and replaced the seal. Engine cranks clockwise correct? Anyone have a genius idea to get 200ft/lbs on that bolt without turning the motor over?

Also I see the key to line up with the notch in the Fluidampr I bought and the spacer, so there is only one way to install. The damper has timing marks on the outer edge. Pay no attention to these? For ignition timing???

 

[Vombrown]

Yeah ithe balancer only goes on there one way. The timing marks are useful in replacing an IP, not really a water pump. You'll need to impact it on there with the crank bolt. Once it bottoms I hit it with another zip of the impact....ha! Call that 200 ft lbs.

 

[WHITE THUNDER]

@Vombrown I like your style. Thanks buddy

 

[WHITE THUNDER]

One more question...How do I know when to stop applying force with the installer tool? When the balancer appears to be bottomed out to the crankshaft nub there is still a little more give in the installer aka few very hard turns left. I realize I shouldn't force anything. Just being ocd again, as this is a job I've never done before...