The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Changing out a Harmonic Balancer

I’m mulling over threading the snout of the crankshaft or not. A couple of factors; the end of the existing shaft looks like something was already done to it (not threaded) and the replacement harmonic balancer has the crank receptacle which I think is neat and would like to keep.

Also I successfully removed the oil seal from the timing cover without any damage to the cover (and patting myself on the back for doing so) then the thought occurred to me while lying in bed sleepless late night, that I may push the cover in while installing the new seal. Has anybody had success installing this seal without removing the cover. I didn’t really want to remove the oil pan if It isn’t necessary.

Your thoughts?