<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 22, Issue 81

[djtcz at comcast.net]

Have you used more torque than for damper installation/final tightening? The balancer/damper is supposed to be tight on the crank.  Something like 0.001 inch interference. The friction is what keeps it from shuffling on the end of the crank and wearing things out when the load reverses all the time.  Keys can't control micro motions during load reversal. Only use a puller that grips the inner hub portion. Don't use a puller with jaws that grab and pull the outer ring.

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Dan Timberlake

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Hi one  and all, I have a quick question, what is the trick to taking off the 
harmonic  balancer?  I took out the front bolt, and read the manual, but the 
thing  was on very tight and I didn't want to apply too much presure to the  
puller.  Is there a key someplace that I can't see?  Any help would  be greatly 
appreciated.
All the best
Robert  Paul