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JAKEJR
06-22-2009, 11:18 AM
1996 Vette LT1

Since this is only the 2nd LT1 I've built and because I can't find Volume 2 of my FSM set, I want to check my memory on the alignment just to be sure I do it right.

When installing the hub, I'm supposed to align the DOT on the hub with the keyway groove in the crank snout. then when installing the damper/balancer/pulley, I'm supposed to alight the cast-in arrow with the hub's DOT.

Am I correct? I want to prevent any chance of a vibration in my son's 96 LT1Vette.

Thanks for any help.

Jake
meissen
06-22-2009, 02:06 PM
Here's an LT1 crank gear for a '95 Camaro:
http://www.shbox.com/1/keyway2.jpg

So, based off that picture - you can only put the crank gear onto the crank one way with the key. Once that's in place, the hub AND the pulley both should be installed matching the dot.
JAKEJR
06-23-2009, 12:48 PM
Yep, Got It! I already received that info from ShoeBox and followed his instructions on how to do it.

Yesterday, I pulled the hub - again - and re-installed it following the directions he gave me and which are posted on his website - SHBOX.COM - and everything went on as nice as you please.

BTW, I just passed this info along to another LTX forum member who had the same question after changing his Opti.

Thanks much for your reponse.

Jake

West Point ROCKS!
Spartan7
06-23-2009, 05:03 PM
BTW, I just passed this info along to another LTX forum member who had the same question after changing his Opti.

I don't even pull the hub for the opti. Less headache.
JAKEJR
06-25-2009, 12:12 PM
I don't even pull the hub for the opti. Less headache.

Sorry, what I meant was the other poster was asking how to re-install his balancer/damper after changing his Opti. I just gave him the entire procedure - hub and balancer/damper - to help others who might read his post and may, sometime down the road, need that info.

Jake

West Point ROCKS!