dh,

For my overhaul I'm going to follow your lead from this thread: https://dodgeforum.com/m_735291/tm.htm

At the bottom of PS article about replacing the chain a commentor suggests putting something thru the balancer to stop it from rotating. I won't know if it works until I get there, but I hope i have an easy as time as nola.

BTW, you should expect some PM's from me on advice on this overhaul! I'm kinda nervous about the oil pump, but like you I'm not sure if I want to repeat this scenario again in the future.

 

Yeah I usually rent tools. What happened was when i first rented a tool for the job it was the smaller Chrysler/Mitsubishi harmonic balancer pulley. The last time I was at the Autozone this guy I usually see there had showed me both pullers. Well today the Hispanic manager was working and he looked down at the placemat at the register and said " I don't think we have any of those" even though the other guy showed it to me the day before. He was unwilling to ask anyone else and the line was really long. So he told me they sold one for $12.00 and I bought it. I think I may just go to Home Depot and buy some heavy duty bolts. I am gettting very upset with my autozone. The other day a lady gave me alot of attitude because I was trying to pick up some parts that I ALREADY HAD PAID FOR and had no recipit. I mean I have been going there since 1995 they have my same number. I told her I didn't like her attitude and she made a huge scene.
I hate to be sterotypical, but with the current rebuilding in our area the local parts stores seem to mainly cater to the non-english speaking set. So I try to deal with the people at parts counters as little as possible.


AIR GUN WORKS BEST!

 

you know that you can buy or rent an electric impact wrench right?