The whole idea of drilling for a bolt is to eliminate the need for pounding the HB on. Pounding on the HB is not good for the thrust bearing on the crankshaft (without backing up the rear end of the crankshaft to prevent movement).
A crankshaft installation tool is clearly needed to push the crankshaft all the way home.
Can you successfully do it other ways without damage? Sure. Every time? Probably not.
Last edited by 52Carl; 10/17/2021 11:20 PM.
