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Why is Hans Excited?

Old Sep 20, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
If you're planning on removing the harmonic balancer you must be thinking CAM

Get an engine stand and engine puller while you're at it.
I was under the impression i did not need to pull the engine to do a cam :? :?:
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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No you don't need to pull it but it'* probably easier if you did. Talk to Boosty. He can pull an engine in 2 hours with the right tools.
An engine puller, leveler and engine stand make it super simple. All should cost about $300.
If not you will need to drop your subframe or cut a hole in your fender well.

Plus it'* so much easier to work on with it on an engine stand.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hans
I'm making the 300 mile trip to harborfreight this weekend.

I'm thinking...ratcheting wrenches, air compressor, spring compressor, 1/2 inch impact wrench, jackstands....hmm what else do I need to remove the harmonic balancer....and replace valvesprings in a bonneville?
i bought the good year racing 200 foot pound tork gun 1/2 drive (24 volts battery operated) and it took off my harmonic balancer like nothing after every one here told me it would not work,

it was the best $80 i ever spent..
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ARE CHEAP AND GARBAGE.

sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...

id radther buy black & decker.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ARE CHEAP AND GARBAGE.

sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...

id radther buy black & decker.
wow... you must be either buying things that are crap that we all know already or you are not using them the right way.

Iv been buying HF tools for over 5 years now. Iv only broke 1 tool (1).
A Breaker bar. and that was with a 3 foot pipe on the end of it.

Yea if you buy the $10 30pease socket set, then yes it crap. but there higher end stuff thats still cheaper is good quality for the price.
AND... most of all there hand tool have a lift time warranty on it
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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air tools should allow me to pull the sc, LIM, etc in 15 minutes tops. Putting it back on requires some patience since I intend to do this by hand.

here is my list....anything I'm forgetting or should be avoiding?

I want to make sure I have everything to take on a possible header install, rocker install, cam install, etc....

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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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If you're running air tools I would recommend a larger compressor tank.....20 gal.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
If you're running air tools I would recommend a larger compressor tank.....20 gal.
Big X2

If your using the Air ratchet or Grinder or something that uses a lot of air. a 13gal tank does not last long. it has to re fill like every 2min
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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I've had great luck with Harbor Freight. Ive had 1 or 2 problems with tools but they are always willing to make it right so they keep getting my business.
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