1987 Ford F-250 Harmonic Balancer Bolt

1987 FORD F-250
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MCGINNESRJ
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Other than blasting caps and pneumatic hammers is there any other tricks in getting that bolt off the balancer? Seems like it should give with enough torgue but perhaps it is a different thread orientation.
Any suggestions other than Cosmo's
Jan 29, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Air impact gun
Jan 31, 2006 at 9:06 AM
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PAUL75
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I would try an Impact or maybe even a 3/4" drive Breaker Bar and possible Cheater pipe.
Feb 2, 2006 at 9:52 AM
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MCGINNESRJ
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Thanks for the replies, will give it try. :D
Feb 4, 2006 at 4:35 AM
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Suggested Repair

Use an air impact gun to loosen the harmonic balancer bolt. A 3/4-inch drive breaker bar with a cheater pipe was also suggested if an impact tool is unavailable.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1987 Ford F-250 asked for practical ways to remove a stuck harmonic balancer bolt and wondered whether thread direction was keeping it from loosening. An expert recommended an air impact gun. Another participant suggested an impact tool or a 3/4-inch drive breaker bar with a cheater pipe. The owner thanked them and said they would try those suggestions.

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