Balancer Installation Tool

[Jagdpanzer]

Made up a balancer installation tool this evening out of 7/8" threaded rod.
Essential LT5 special tool that's getting hard to find these days.

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/E7D1BE26-599A-402E-A24C-706738230EFC_zpsc3d4xbzz.jpg

A little stouter construction than the 3/4" Kent-Moore issued piece.

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/DD99E55F-6634-4273-AF2D-C40D389DAC37_zpsynwtsq5k.jpg

[2ljd]

Nice!

[A26B]

Like everything else you do Phil.... very nice!
I gotta get me a small engine lathe & Bridgeport mill.


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[S.hafsmo]

Would you produce one on request, Phil?
I might need one if I suddenly one day felt like replacing the balancer. Are they prone to wear?

By the way, a google picture search on Prone to wear (https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&biw=1745&bih=864&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=prone+to+wear&oq=prone+to+wear&gs_l=img.3...4710.8226.0.8523.14.9.0.0.0.0.0.0..0. 0....0...1c.1.64.img..14.0.0.0.1hQcboCeRzg) gives a lot more interesting result than one might imagine.

[Jagdpanzer]

If there is sufficient demand I can do a batch of these.
Please post up if you are interested so I can figure out how much material will be needed and a unit price.

[Demps]

Phil,
I'm in if you go forward. Have an extra crank locator/pin tool?
Ted

[S.hafsmo]

I'm in for one. I see Jerry has some harmonic balancers in store, so I'd might as well ad it to my to-do list.

[A26B]

I would take 4


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[Jagdpanzer]

Ted,
IMO the Kent-Moore crank locator tool has too much slop in it for achieving accurate cam timing using the pinning method. So I made this tool which locates the crank more precisely and is just as easy to work with:
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/8B6223A0-FA84-42B8-930D-E995B3E4A343_zpsxnhcxq0i.jpg

[tpepmeie]

Phil I'll take one of the balancer tools. You're stuff is really nicely done.


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[2ljd]

I'm in...


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[oricale]

Ted,
IMO the Kent-Moore crank locator tool has too much slop in it for achieving accurate cam timing using the pinning method. So I made this tool which locates the crank more precisely and is just as easy to work with:
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/8B6223A0-FA84-42B8-930D-E995B3E4A343_zpsxnhcxq0i.jpg
I CAN attest to that!!...Im in phil!

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[Roadster]

Phil, count me in for both items if you decide to do them......thx...

[Demps]

Thanks Phil. I'd like both if you make them. I have a Kirchhoff LT5 tool kit but the crank locator tool is not milled enough to fit in the block--too big.

Trd

[Jagdpanzer]

Ted,
What did the Kirchhoff tool look like?

[Xdt]

Phil,
Count me in for the balancer tool and crank tool if you decide to produce.

[Dynomite]

Count me in for one crank balancer tool :thumbsup:

[Demps]

Ted,
What did the Kirchhoff tool look like?

Factory without the Spring--fixed plug that bolts into sensor threads. I'm out of town or I'd take a picture.
Ted

[RichS]

I'd take both tools if you make them.

[-=Jeff=-]

Add me to the list please


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[tnova]

Phil,
Count me in for one. Pulling the engine now for overhaul. Great timing.
Tony
(Tnova-'91 ZR1)

[tnova]

And the crank locating tool if you're making it also.
Tony
(Tnova-'91 ZR1)

[Jagdpanzer]

OK guys, you've shown enough interest for me to go ahead with producing a batch of both tools. Here is the current count I have from those who have posted:
Demps
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

S.hafsmo
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

A26B
4 x ballancer install tool

tpepmeie
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

2ljd
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

oricale
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

Roadster
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

Xdt
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

Dynomite
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

RichS
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

Jeff
1 x ballancer install tool
? x crank locating tool

tnova
1 x ballancer install tool
1 x crank locating tool

Jitse
1 x crank locating tool

Please get back to me with any corrections.
For those with ? for the crank locating tool please confirm if you want it to.
For a batch run of 15 balancer installation tools the individual unit price will be $80 shipped USPS priority mail and with 5-7 crank position locating tools the unit price will be $30 shipped together with the balancer tool. Export shipping will be additional.
I will proceed now with ordering material.
In the meantime please PM your shipping address and I will reply with payment details.
I intend to produce and ship all of these at one time.
So you know I'm on a business trip all of next week and will get right on it the week after.

[S.hafsmo]

I'm up for a crank locating tool as well.

[Jitse]

Can you put me on the list for a crank locator tool.

[2ljd]

Hi Phil,

I'll take the crank locating tool as well.

[tpepmeie]

Hi Phil. Your stuff is so nice... I'll take a crank locator tool also.

Thanks.
Todd

[Dynomite]

Hi Phil. Your stuff is so nice... I'll take a crank locator tool also.

Thanks.
Todd

Me also......on the crank locator tool.....:handshak:

[-=Jeff=-]

yeah probably both.. I will pm you later this week

[Dynomite]

Made up a balancer installation tool this evening out of 7/8" threaded rod.
Essential LT5 special tool that's getting hard to find these days.

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/E7D1BE26-599A-402E-A24C-706738230EFC_zpsc3d4xbzz.jpg
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-03/8B6223A0-FA84-42B8-930D-E995B3E4A343_zpsxnhcxq0i.jpg

Got the tools in the mail.....EXTREMELY nice....you are DAMAN :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Roadster]

Got the tools in the mail.....EXTREMELY nice....you are DAMAN :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I agree, mine also got delivered today......:thumbsup::cheers:

[RichS]

Mine came the other day, Timing the motor today hopefully!