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It’s always nice to have things slide right on. But in my case it took a little effort, once I got the damper lined up with the key hole I used the crank bolt to slowly push it on. And only applied just enough force to ease the damper on and stopped if I noticed any resistance as to not damage the key.
Originally Posted by lobuxracer
To be fair, I haven't removed the damper on the GS F, but the IS F is not even a light press fit. It just slides on the crank nose like nothing. I was really, really surprised by this, and every aftermarket damper I have seen needs both an installer to put it on, and a puller to get it off.
Reviving this for a moment. In case anyone in the Atlanta area wants to do this without concerns about damage, I have the OTC tools to remove the bolt and the damper. I also have the tools to properly press the damper on the crankshaft and hold it while applying the proper torque to the crank bolt. Happy to help the membership with this, it's not a long involved process, but doing it right is a big deal for longevity.
04-18-24, 01:06 PM
