Even if you tap the crank nose, you should use a puller/installer to push the balancer on. Using the bolt in the crank nose may strip the threads, even on a grade 8 bolt. Installers are made to push them on without messing up the crank or the bolt.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.