So, I got the right pulley yesterday afternoon, along with a SD t shirt for my trouble. No worries. I'm sure this time around, it will go a lot better than the first time. I'm armed with the knowledge of trial and error, and also a new trick. But, I have but a question about this new trick, and I hope to get a quick response so I can go forward and get this project done this afternoon after work.

The thing is, i'm going to use a screwdriver (a big one) to secure the flywheel, while I handle the balancer bolt. I'm not entirely sure where to access the flywheel on the bellhousing, and i'm also not sure the safest way to put it in there. Someone please chime in and help me out.

I crawled under the truck a few minutes ago, and noticed a couple things. First, there were these two places on the very bottom of the bellhousing, one about the same diameter of a baseball, and one about the diameter of a nickel. Neither were screwed on, rather, look like they snapped into place or something. Both were made of thin steel sheeting. The other thing I noticed was a black plastic over around where the starter is, but I couldn't get close enough to it in order to get a good look.

I've heard people say to lodge something on the teeth, and i've heard people say to lodge something in between the bolts where the torque converter and flywheel meet. So, where do I access it, and what is the best way to do it? What about a screwdriver in between the start and flywheel?

Thanks guys.

 

Someone post that picture of the serpentine belt trick for this guy...

 

Hey buddy glad we could help you out sorry for the mix up.....And thank you for being such a understanding customer. If there is anything else we can help you with feel free to give me a call....

 

I always just put a ratchet with a cheater pipe wedged down by the frame and turn the key over real quick, and it breaks the bolt loose easily.

 

word.. Easiest way to do it

 

Use this method as stated above.

This is GMCtrk's pic, and as stated by him an idea that came from dirt track racer.

 

LOL, had no idea you were on here Chris. Got some bad news though, those belts I had, the wrong belts. It took me two trips in the wife's care to carquest to finally get the right belts. I'll give you a call Monday, and we'll work something out. I have the reciept and all. Not sure what happened there, but i'm sure we'll get it worked out.

 

Thanks guys. I noted that trick previously in regards to getting the pulley off, but I needed a neat trick to get the aftermarket pulley on......

Anyhow, two hours later, installed and functioning. I noticed an instant increase, and am very pleased with the product. It was well worth the hell I experianced during the intial trial. I pulled the inspection cover off of the bell housing, and had my oldest son wedge a BF screwdriver in the teeth to hold it still. Bolt broke free just fine. The stock pulley pulled right off, with no problems. Pressed on the new pulley, and went to put on the belts. Sure enough, wrong size. Go figure. Used a string to measure the length I needed, and after two shots, and an hour of transit time, I got a set that worked. That was a little frustrating, but total time for install, including the hour of transit time was 3 hours. I have no regrets, and i'm looking forward to getting my headers on next weekend. they came in the mail today, and they look great. Y pipe got here earlier this week. Hopefully, this will go a little smoother. We shall see..................

 

run the belt around the pulley in the other direction. It will look like this, I just flopped his pic.

 

a pushed like dirt track racer really helps . if not you can get some all thread and make one similar for really cheap . though his use's a torrington bearking and really helps with friction from the nuts tightening on the pulley(need some washers along with some pipe to push on the center of the pulley