Fluidamper Installation/ Harmonic Balancer Removal + Pulley Replacement

[turbovanman]

I think a FD damper should be one of the first "upgrades" to one of these engines. They make such a big difference, its almost dumb not to put one in, :rof: :agreed:

 

[TurboTahoe]

Thanks for the great write-up. I actually enjoyed seeing the photo of you 'sweating', as it gives a human face to the thread.

I am thinking of putting one on the 'Burb, and was searching for any install threads, so this is very timely.

-Rob

 

[Steve93mustanglx]

Very simple job- not technically difficult whatsoever. DO remember to replace the front seal when you do it.

 

[tightgroup]

I nominate this thread to the technical library ! Nice job and thanks btsayles ..

 

[btsayles]

I'm glad to all of you who have found this thread usefull. I did make a tool and like everything I do, I went overboard. I made it out of threaded rod and the bolt I bought from fastenall. The most important part is the thrust bearing. It makes the job very simple. I also can't stand the grinding of the washer on the expensive fluidamper. It was very easy to make. If anyone needs to use it, just shoot me a PM.

 

[FloridaSuburban]

Great Post, I'm off to change mine. I had to come to a hard stop and the outer ring slid forward and hit the pulley. I think it needed changing ;-)

 

[tanman_2006]

I just ordered a new HB and CB for my 93 this will come in handy. Can you do this with the radiator in the truck?

 

[dazed]

I just ordered a new HB and CB for my 93 this will come in handy. Can you do this with the radiator in the truck?

I did...I just pulled the upper half of the shroud and laid some cardboard up against the radiator.....just in case.

 

[Steve93mustanglx]

yup, what dazed said. It's very easy.