The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop where did I put my harmonic balancer?

ok, so when I got to the part where the shop manual says to pull the harmonic balancer, it appears that I don't have one to pull. In other words I went straight to pulling off the timing gear cover without much production. There appears to be a trace of the balancer left and I can see some welding slag left behind as well. Somehow, I missed this 'minor' deficiency when I bought the engine. Should I proceed with the disassembly and begin to locate a balancer? I have some pictures that I can email or if someone can tell me how to post them, that would help. Thanks! -Shane

Is the balancer hub still there, or do you see a square key in the crankshaft nose, or a slot where a key would have been? If the balancer hub is still there, you'll probably have to split it with a chisel, or get a 3-jaw puller behind the timing gear and pull the gear and hub off together. If you choose to use a chisel, be careful to just crack the hub, without damaging the crankshaft snout in the process. When I've had to remove a balancer hub that way, I usually chisel right over the key to prevent possible crank damage.

If you'll email me the pics, I can post them for you.
Jerry