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1985amceagle: Protected "Timing Chain R & R" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

2013-04-28T19:23:48Z

Protected "Timing Chain R & R" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

IowaEagle at 16:05, 11 July 2010

2010-07-11T16:05:25Z

IowaEagle at 15:54, 11 July 2010

2010-07-11T15:54:49Z

IowaEagle at 15:48, 11 July 2010

2010-07-11T15:48:40Z

IowaEagle at 15:43, 11 July 2010

2010-07-11T15:43:47Z

IowaEagle at 13:26, 4 May 2008

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IowaEagle at 21:31, 29 July 2007

2007-07-29T21:31:50Z

IowaEagle at 21:29, 29 July 2007

2007-07-29T21:29:59Z

IowaEagle at 21:23, 29 July 2007

2007-07-29T21:23:07Z

IowaEagle at 21:22, 29 July 2007

2007-07-29T21:22:03Z

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 I am now at the point where I can remove the harmonic balancer.  But as mentioned before I need to pull the radiator so the puller will fit.  So I am writing this as it drains.   I did cut my trans cooler lines as the line was twisting when I tried to remove the fitting at the radiator.  I will splice the lines back with oil/fuel resistant hose and clamps.
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 [[Image:tcrr07.jpg|center|frame]]
 Radiator is out.  Not that hard. Only four bolts hold it in place.  Of course you need to remove the upper and lower hoses.  Good time to replace those if they need it.  Overflow hose and transmission cooling lines if you have an auto trans.  I then installed the harmonic balancer puller per the instructions.   You will need your strap wrench again to hold the crankshaft in place while you wrench.  And then, after a lot of pulls on the wrench got her off with no apparent damage.  She appears in good shape.
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 [[Image:tcrr08.jpg|center|frame]]
 '''Harmonic Balancer Off #2.'''
 [[Image:tcrr09.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''Harmonic Balancer on Bench with Puller still attached so you can see how it goes together.'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/harmoniconbench.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr11.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''Timing cover, crankshaft key and oil slinger.'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/timingcoveroff.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr12.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''Shots of the old timing chain and gears.'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/oldchainon.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr13.jpg|center|frame]]
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-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/oldchainon02.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr14.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''Shots of the old timing chain and gears out on the bench.'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/oldchainoff.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr15.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''New timing set installed..'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/newchainon.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr16.jpg|center|frame]]
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 '''Cover back on.  This picture can also be used as a reference as to where some of the bolts go..'''
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/coveronone.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr17.jpg|center|frame]]
-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/coverontwo.jpg
+[[Image:tcrr18.jpg|center|frame]]

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 The fan shaft flange was really stuck onto the water pump pulley.  Even with a few gentle raps with a hammer did not persuade it any.  So it was getting dark and I hosed it down with PB Blaster and checked in here for suggestions.  I selected for my tools the items seen in the next picture.  Using the below tools and a moderate taps on the block which was placed on the fan clutch and angled back toward the engine and while turning the shaft to work it loose I was finally sucessful.  Once the flange is past the stud shoulders it will fall off.
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 To extricate the fan assembly you will need to remove the four fan shroud bolts and then finesse the assembly out from between the radiator and shroud.
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 Now, I did not think I would have to do this but later into the project I discovered I needed to remove the radiator so that the harmonic balancer puller would have enough clearance to do its job.  So if you have the same puller that I will show you in a bit you might as well as do that now.  Here is where I am at so far.  The hub on the water pump looks brand new.
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-'''Crank Pulley Our.'''
+'''Crank Pulley Out.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/crankpulley.jpg
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 '''Harmonic Balancer Puller.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/balancerpuller.jpg
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 '''Harmonic Balancer Off #1.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/harmonicoff01.jpg
 '''Harmonic Balancer Off #2.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/harmonicoff02.jpg
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 '''Harmonic Balancer Off #3.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/harmonicoff03.jpg

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 '''Fan Shaft Flange separator tool set.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/fanshaftremovaltools.jpg
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 '''Fan Assembly and Water Pump Pulley are out. '''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/fanassemblypulley.jpg
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 Now, I did not think I would have to do this but later into the project I discovered I needed to remove the radiator so that the harmonic balancer puller would have enough clearance to do its job.  So if you have the same puller that I will show you in a bit you might as well as do that now.  Here is where I am at so far.  The hub on the water pump looks brand new.
-'''Progress So Far.['''
+'''Progress So Far.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/fanbeltsgone.jpg
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 '''Strap Wrench on Harmonic Balancer.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/beltonpulley.jpg

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:43, 11 July 2010
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	'''Belts and idler pulley out of the way.'''		'''Belts and idler pulley out of the way.'''
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		+	[[Image:tcrr01.jpg\|center\|frame]]

	http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/pulleybelts.jpg		http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/pulleybelts.jpg

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 The fan shaft flange was really stuck onto the water pump pulley.  Even with a few gentle raps with a hammer did not persuade it any.  So it was getting dark and I hosed it down with PB Blaster and checked in here for suggestions.  I selected for my tools the items seen in the next picture.  Using the below tools and a moderate taps on the block which was placed on the fan clutch and angled back toward the engine and while turning the shaft to work it loose I was finally sucessful.  Once the flange is past the stud shoulders it will fall off.
-'''Fan Shaft Flange seperator tool set.'''
+'''Fan Shaft Flange separator tool set.'''
 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/fanshaftremovaltools.jpg

← Older revision	Revision as of 19:23, 28 April 2013
(No difference)

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 Started up today by picking up the timing gear set which had to be ordered.  Also filters, oil and antifreeze for the fleet.  I ended up having to use a 3/8 drive air ratchet to break that last stubbon bolt, the bottom one that holds the alternator in the bracket.  Got her out along with the bracket.   If you have an AC car you should remove the AC compressor bracket w/the compressor attached to it.  This will make pulling/replacing the alternator and its bracket a piece of cake. Four bolts attach it to th engine and one the alternator bracket bolts also attaches to it.  It is heavy so move it to a convenient spot and secure it in place so it will not fall on your body parts.
- Now to tackle the timing cover itself.  If you have not already, remove the key in the crankshaft that secures the harmonic balancer.  Make sure and locate all the fasteners that hold the cover on.  Some like to hide.  Make sure and take the bottom four off that secure it to the oil pan.   Most are 7/6" heads, one or two were a 1/2" and the studs w/bolt heads were 11/16".  A socket wrench works just fine for these.  You may have to gently pry it off but it won't take much to break the seal.
+Now to tackle the timing cover itself.  If you have not already, remove the key in the crankshaft that secures the harmonic balancer.  Make sure and locate all the fasteners that hold the cover on.  Some like to hide.  Make sure and take the bottom four off that secure it to the oil pan.   Most are 7/6" heads, one or two were a 1/2" and the studs w/bolt heads were 11/16".  A socket wrench works just fine for these.  You may have to gently pry it off but it won't take much to break the seal.
 '''Timing cover, crankshaft key and oil slinger.'''

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 '''Belts and idler pulley out of the way.'''
-[img width=775 height=670]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/pulleybelts.jpg[/img]
+http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/pulleybelts.jpg
 The fan shaft flange was really stuck onto the water pump pulley.  Even with a few gentle raps with a hammer did not persuade it any.  So it was getting dark and I hosed it down with PB Blaster and checked in here for suggestions.  I selected for my tools the items seen in the next picture.  Using the below tools and a moderate taps on the block which was placed on the fan clutch and angled back toward the engine and while turning the shaft to work it loose I was finally sucessful.  Once the flange is past the stud shoulders it will fall off.
-[center][b]Fan Shaft Flange seperator tool set.[/b][/center]
+'''Fan Shaft Flange seperator tool set.'''
 [img width=775 height=964]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/fanshaftremovaltools.jpg[/img]

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 The TSM is a pretty good guide but it does skimp in some areas.  So take a deep breath and open the hood.  First disconnect the battery.  The TSM says to remove the belts first.  I left them on so I could push in on the water pump belt while I broke the fan shaft attaching bolts free.  After removing those bolts I then removed the water pump - A/C - crank belt and the crank-PS belt.  I also removed the idler pulley on the driver's side to make more room to work.  And, you need to take off the alternator belt as I discovered later that you need to remove the alternator and its bracket to get to the timing cover.
-[center][b]Belts and idler pulley out of the way.[/b][/center]
+'''Belts and idler pulley out of the way.'''
 [img width=775 height=670]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/IowaEagle/pulleybelts.jpg[/img]