# 250 I6 Harmonic Balancer Installation

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/250-i6-harmonic-balancer-installation/35500>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [August 24, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/250-i6-harmonic-balancer-installation/35500 "2009-08-24T03:59:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![nikolahrgic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nikolahrgic/32/886_2.png) [@nikolahrgic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikolahrgic)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/250-i6-harmonic-balancer-installation/35500/1 "2009-08-24T03:59:11Z")

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I posted a similar question a while back, and got some answers, but I don’t think i knew enough to, now that I have removed the harmonic balancer, I do. The problem with reinstalling the harmonic balancer is that i can’t use a threaded installation tool because there the end of the crankshaft is not threaded. So the standard installation tool will not work for me. I’ve read a few ways, pounding it on, which i know will probably cause damage, then there’s soaking it in hot oil or water for it to expand, and lastly, drilling and threading the end of the crankshaft. Any advice?

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**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2009, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/250-i6-harmonic-balancer-installation/35500/2 "2009-08-24T06:19:16Z")

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Straight shot,block of wood,3lb hammer,works very well.