Stuck crank sprocket; dampener on 5.3?
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Stuck crank sprocket; dampener on 5.3?
I'm doing a cam and timing set swap on my 5.3 and can't get the crankshaft timing chain sprocket off! I thought they were just a slip-fit over the shaft and key, not pressed on. Has anyone had this problem, and how did you solve it?
Also, does GM install a timing chain dampener on any of the truck LS engines? Can the LS2 dampeners be used on a 5.3, and would it help or be worth it?
Thanks for any help.
Also, does GM install a timing chain dampener on any of the truck LS engines? Can the LS2 dampeners be used on a 5.3, and would it help or be worth it?
Thanks for any help.
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I'm working on an L33 5.3, and the block has 2 threaded holes between the cam and crank. I've seen pics of an LS2 with a timing chain dampener, so that's why my question about it. I went ahead and bought one to see if it would work in a 5.3, and it's an exact fit! Here are a few pics of it:
The LS2 dampener is GM part #12588670 and includes the 2 mounting bolts if anyone is interested.
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