we were removing the harmonic balancer with a puller when that little rod you stick inside there broke off, its now lodged in there and we realy dont know how to remove it without ******* up the threads, any suggestions?
2006-09-20 12:25:22 · 4 answers · asked by huttman6021 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i'm sorry to tell you if you pressed it in there you have already ****** up the threads so stop worrying about it now. if you pull the crank out a local machine shop can fix. dont feel bad i did the same a few years back with a impact (real smart )
2006-09-20 12:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sheena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to accomplish this little task is to drill it out.
Drill a hole approximately 2/3 to 3/4 the side of the broken part, in the very center, and then use an easy-out available from a parts or hardware store. Tap it in with a hammer and use a wrench to back it out.
Good Luck
2006-09-20 12:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your able to get it out of the crank, you can always use a helicoil. i used a helicoil on my crank and its in a 350 SBC thats been worked over for big horse power, i was hesitant at first but its workin great.
2006-09-20 12:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by BooYah! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either compressed air or drill through it with a small bit...not too small maybe about 5/16...tap it with a 5/16 tap then use a slide hammer to pop it out of there.
2006-09-20 12:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋