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Gray Ghost · 05-30-2006, 01:52 AM

in my 70...I have it torn down to the timing chain and it's in good shape. Bought a new balancer as mine was a wobbler from hell.

My questions are many but if someone could walk me through getting everything back together I'd appreciate it. I have a friend I can call tomorrow,
but he's going to be very busy fixing his own truck and working, so I feel bad bothering him.

I've helped replace a timing chain once two years ago, but the details of how we did everything are foggy....dang CRS....

After I replace the seal and the timing chain cover and gasket, I get the balancer back on. I know about heating it up in the oven, but after that it gets hazy.

If anyone can help, I'd sure appreciate it!

krue · 05-30-2006, 05:35 AM

They make a tool for installing the hb, should be able to rent (or borrow) from a chain parts store. I couldn't use it on mine, cuz my crank bolt threads are gone, guess the po didn't know about the tool

64fleetside · 05-30-2006, 10:34 AM

put dampner in oven @200 degrees, once warm it should go on w/one or two good whacks w/a BFH,, brian

05-30-2006, 01:52 AM	#1
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Front seal wnet out today in my 70...I have it torn down to the timing chain and it's in good shape. Bought a new balancer as mine was a wobbler from hell. My questions are many but if someone could walk me through getting everything back together I'd appreciate it. I have a friend I can call tomorrow, but he's going to be very busy fixing his own truck and working, so I feel bad bothering him. I've helped replace a timing chain once two years ago, but the details of how we did everything are foggy....dang CRS.... After I replace the seal and the timing chain cover and gasket, I get the balancer back on. I know about heating it up in the oven, but after that it gets hazy. If anyone can help, I'd sure appreciate it! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

05-30-2006, 05:35 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Front seal wnet out today They make a tool for installing the hb, should be able to rent (or borrow) from a chain parts store. I couldn't use it on mine, cuz my crank bolt threads are gone, guess the po didn't know about the tool __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-30-2006, 10:34 AM	#3
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Front seal wnet out today put dampner in oven @200 degrees, once warm it should go on w/one or two good whacks w/a BFH,, brian



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