Harmonic Damper Install Tool

[diambo4life]

Posting this here for easy retrieval in searches. For whatever reason, it always takes me awhile to dig up this information when I need it and it probably happens to others.
This is the tool you need to install the STOCK damper on a Coyote. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...R5DCyhm0dcTuJRlfzqXcYwTuhb27Z1JxoCHWgQAvD_BwE

The shortest one (M12x1.5) is what you will use. You can rent it at Autozone. Same part number "27306" - Leave a deposit and you get it all back when you return. It was $68 to rent it.
You will need a 32mm deep socket (like that of an axle castle nut) to drive the big nut. Remember to add RTV to the keyway AND lubricate the outside collar of that damper with oil before driving it onto the crank snout. Make sure you drive it in all the way. People have theorized that improperly mounted balancers causing broken crank snouts especially when blowers are added. Cheers.

 

[DieHarder]

Hmmm....If it costs $46 to buy it outright seems like that is the better deal vs renting it at $68.

 

[nyuk98GT]

DieHarder,

AutoZone refunds the $68 deposit when the tool is returned - should be zero cost.
The deposit is incentive for the borrower to return the tool.

Chris

 

[diambo4life]

DieHarder,

AutoZone refunds the $68 deposit when the tool is returned - should be zero cost.
The deposit is incentive for the borrower to return the tool.

Chris

Correct. It is a "free" rental. I may as well add, the Chrysler puller works great for pulling the stock damper. I don't recall the Autozone part number but the O'reillys part # is seen below. You will use one of the longer rod spacers.

 

[DieHarder]

Ah, I stand corrected. Autozone isn't one of my go-to hangouts....

 

[JC SSP]

My neighborhood Autozone is pretty good. The advance auto down the street falls a little short but always good to have two options.

 

[JC SSP]

Speaking of hot rodder hang outs… I remember when we had real “speed shops” in Miami…. Horsepower sales, Murray’s, Performance Centers and Super Shops, etc.

Now it’s mail order Jeg’s and summit racing. Lol