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Harmonic Balancer

catfish_express

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I have a 1986 Merc. 140hp that

I have a 1986 Merc. 140hp that needs the harmonic balancer replaced.Has anyone ever done this? How hard is it to replace? Do I need any special tools?
 
"you can rent one for free fro

"you can rent one for free from autozone or places like that. Support the front of the engine, remove the mount, take off the belt and use the puller. Comes right off. Hammer the new one back on until it hits the timing gear or it is inline with the belt path."
 
"Easy on that "hammer it b

"Easy on that "hammer it back on" stuff. Tap in one far enough for the threads of the bolt to catch, then pull it on with the bolt.

Jeff"
 
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