Buick 3.8 Harmonic Balancer

novaman · #1 Feb 29, 2008, 08:31 AM

It's ready to pull, so I can get to the crank sensor. Bolt out etc.

It has a 3 small slots for a puller to get into. Well I have an assortment of 3 jaw pullers 3" being the smallest. No way!!

Do you guys have one that has a part number I can get one?? Do they make a 2" or what?
Snap On wasn't much help either so that's why I asking .

Any tips, ideas etc.

CaptainRich · Feb 29, 2008, 12:33 PM

GM buys their's from Kent-Moore.
Part # J 38197 Crankshaft Balancer Puller
You can find that here:
Kent-Moore - ToolSource - 30,000 automotive tools online. Fast Delivery, Friendly service, Secure on-line ordering.

novaman · Mar 1, 2008, 04:54 AM

Thanks. I tried something like that from Lisle.
Another board member said OTC 6267. By the pictures it may work.

Today after work going to hunt one of these down and try it.
Will let you know...

novaman · Mar 1, 2008, 06:05 PM

It worked decent. The arms were a bit larger than the holes so had to grind a little. Not much though.

Replacing that sensor was a pain. Adjustable using a non-metallic feeler guage. YEA RIGHT.
No room at all...

It runs again that's all that matters.



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