Cam swap question.

GRGT1994 · 07-09-2005

I have my engine torn down for my HCI swap. I'm down to the harmonic balancer and pulley.

My question is, how do I remove the bolts holding the balancer and pulley on? The crank just wants to spin? Is there a way to hold the crank (without pulling the tranny so I can have a friend hold the flywheel)?

I appreciate any suggestions.

highperf15 · 07-09-2005

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Originally Posted by GRGT1994

I have my engine torn down for my HCI swap. I'm down to the harmonic balancer and pulley.

My question is, how do I remove the bolts holding the balancer and pulley on? The crank just wants to spin? Is there a way to hold the crank (without pulling the tranny so I can have a friend hold the flywheel)?

I appreciate any suggestions.

Take the inspection plate off under the bellhousing to expose the flywheel or flexplate. Then, take a small chisel and put it between the teeth of the flywhell/flexplate and the engine block, to hold it in place while breaking loose the front nut on the Harmonic Balancer. Do the same when tightening.

GRGT1994 · 07-09-2005

Where is the inspection plate?

BTW, I just put it in gear, and that solved the issue.