Installing the hi-po balancer

Hi-Po · April 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

I am waiting to receive my hi- po balancer back from the Damperdoctor and i am hoping that someone can tell me if i need an extra long fine thread balancer type bolt, so that i can get the balancer started, then go back to the proper bolt , or is the original bolt long enough to catch and draw it in? Also do you recommend lock tite on the thread's , Domenic R. Mamone

round2K_old · April 12, 2011 at 5:31 AM

It should slide on to the point that you can catch a thread with the stock bolt. If you have to gently tap it into place suggest a wood block at the center of the hub to avoid damage to the rubber. You'll be happy with John's work - he does a great job.

toolbox · April 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

You can also try warming the balancer up in some boiling water for 20 minutes or so to get a little bit of thermal expansion. It should slide on pretty easy that way. Just wear oven mits or something to protect your hands from burns. Works every time.

6hypo5conv_old · April 13, 2011 at 8:24 AM

+2 on all. and you made the right choice in dealing with the Damper Doctor!!

66gtk · April 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

I had no trouble getting it started with the original bolt at all.

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