MGB

Hey guys. Need to change out the harmonic balancer on my '78 L82 4 spd. Any suggestions on a good one to buy? It is just a driver and never driven hard. Also, tips on changing it out etc. and what else in close proximity to do while it's down would be appreciated too. Thanks.

Jebbysan

These work great......team it with a premium timing pointer.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pfs-80000
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-60110/overview/

That Moroso pointer comes very close to TDC out of the package.
Mine on my 406 was spot on out of the package checked with my indicator and bridge.

Make setting timing a no brainer after you add these parts.....you will be glad you did.

Jebby

hunt4cleanair

You could have it rebuilt if the problem is the outer ring slipping off the rubber. Otherwise, stick with GM service replacement.

I removed mine but I had the radiator out, power steering pump out of the way and accessed it from underneath.

jotto

Having the right tool for the job makes life so much easier. I used a tool made by Alltrade and it went a lot better than I was expecting.
I didn't remove the rad but did remove The mechanical fan and worked from above.

caryb78

I just removed and reinstalled mine L-82 78 pace car. Removed the AC compressor, loosened the PS and alt belts used a good puller and a good reinstall tool, checked it over, remarked the timing mark, painted it and reinstalled all from the top side. Heated it up on a radiator before installing and it went on slick as mouse milk.also remove fan