Harmonic balancer removal / install on '63

[Richard Plant]

Per shop manual and as you noted you need to use the 59 to 62 front harmonic balancer bolt and washer to install the 63 & 64 harmonic balancers. 

The bolt size is  9/16" - 18  and usually about 1 5/8" long...with a very thick large washer. You need the puller tool to get it off but just the large thick bolt and washer to put it back on. This bolt size is usually not one stocked in your typical hardware store but  is the same bolt size used front bumper bracket to frame bolts.  I have these and a washer with new cadmium plating for $5. If interested shoot me an email to [e-mail]   

[Tony and Ginny 429]

Anders

You can leave the bolt in as cadillac did in many years before

I think this is an attemp to save a few pennys on a lot of cars which does seem odd considering all the quality that went into building these yesr cars

Enjoy- or your doing it Wrong !

[Anders]

Would there be a reason not to leave the bolt in the crankshaft?

[Tony and Ginny 429]

One of the front bumper bolts will work to install the balancer
You may need a few large washers

[Jason Edge]

Russ, I was answering Denny's Question "but what size are the 6 bolts for the pulley ?". I also have the correct installation bolt new for $5 + s/h.

[Russ Austin]

If you get a harmonic balancer removal/installer kit, it will come with the correct size to thread into the crank end.

[Russ Austin]

Richard needs the bolt that goes into the end of the crank, so he can torque down the balancer.

[Jason Edge]

Denny, Per last entry on page 9-42 the pulley to harmonic balancer bolts are 5/16"-18 bolts. What is not listed is the bolt length which is 5/8" and use a standard 5/16" split/spring lock washer. If  you need any of these bolts I have a bin full cleaned harmonic balancer bolts and can put a set of 6 bolts & washers together for say $3 + s/h.

[Denny Link]

but what size are the 6 bolts for the pulley ? thank yoiu

[Russ Austin]

Glad you found it, as I forgot to look for the part info. I just tap it into place, with Loc Tite. or Permatex threadlocker.   Freezing the balancer is a good idea, but I would worry about heating the sleeve.

[Eric Pastrama]

I got the sleeve what the best way to get it on ?? Freeze balancer and heat sleeve??