Looking to get a balancer puller tool, need help please.

[V8KILLR]

I’m looking to get a balancer puller for my 87 GN. Does any one have a GM part number? Or one to recommend?

Thanks,
Jason

 

[Nick Micale]

A stock balancer should not need a puller?

If there is a problem with the hub or crank being damaged and will not just slide off, a SBC-type or similar will work.

 

[getchasum]

Or a tip a friend shared with me is, to heat it every so slightly w/ a torch and it will slide right up in your hand.

 

[kh440]

The universal sets that youfind in the parts stores will do the job, but Nick is exactly right: the balancer should slide right off.

 

[V8KILLR]

Thanks for the help guys!

Jason

 

[Rickracer]

Under no circumstance would I ever use a torch....

.....unless the balancer was definitely junk.

 

[getchasum]

Re: Under no circumstance would I ever use a torch....

Originally posted by Rickracer
.....unless the balancer was definitely junk.

Well how about a heat gun then. It wouldn't take much heat to expand the metal every so SLIGHTLY. I didn’t say turn it cherry red and melt the front cover. The statement about being junk, might as well said, if it needs assistance during removal it’s junk.

 

[Rickracer]

I have half a dozen torches ....

.... a plasma cutter, and a heat gun. If it won't come off with a balancer puller you've got bigger problems than a junk balancer.

 

[getchasum]

That's just it, the original thread started didn't have a puller and the tip I shared with him works. I'm sure with your experience, you seen rods heated prior to the pins being slid in?

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