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Old 05-09-2005, 12:20 AM
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Stupid question: I'm not familiar with your engine, but if it is similar to my 117 (560sl), the harmonic balancer is a chunk of iron that is NOT connected to the crankshaft, it is sandwiched between the pulley and crank flange and held in the sandwich by the pulley and bolts. It is "nasty" to get off, after a soaking in liquid wrench overnight, judicious tapping at 12,3,6, and 9 clock positions eventually persuaded it off (DON'T DO THIS until someone with better info responds!!). Anyone?
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