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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 | Before I guess at the size, what is the bolt size that is in the damper. I believe it to be
3/8 X 24. I want to chase the threads before I attempt to pull it off.
Then, I want to drill and thread the crank. What would be the proper size? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | I'm pretty sure the tapped holes in the hub are coarse threads (3/8"-16). Those who drill/tap the crank usually use a SBC bolt which is 1/2"-20 (fine thread) however I believe it's unnecessary unless the hub I.D. is worn enough that it want's to fall off. Warming it on a stove for a bit makes installation much easier.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 | 7/16 Fine is what they use on small blocks and 1/2 on big blocks, 7/16 fine is all you need.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 | I have a new damper re-done with a double pulley that I want to install. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | I have a drill/tap guide setup for threading the crankshaft that's available for loan if you're interested. The crankshaft center bolt size is 7/16-20, same as a small block V-8. Drop me a pm if you're interested in the tooling. I believe the puller holes in the damper are 3/8-16, but I'll be glad to confirm that in the morning when there's some light in the storage shed.
Jerry
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