Balancer Removal Tip

TONY! · 03-19-2006, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickvash0104

...did the newer models of the MKIII use different mounts? ...

Yep, I think starting in the '89's, they used different mounts.
I know there are two types for the 7M-GTE.
Maybe buy some off someone parting a '89-92 Supra or make your own.
Some have made their own solid mounts.
You may or may not like solid mounts...

nickvash0104 · 03-19-2006, 02:38 PM

The JDM actually came with the '89 mounts...

The problem is that they look to be unable to bolt to the chassis of the 87; we considered shimming them to where it meets the block, but that would likely be a permanent weld to the newer mounts.

The 87 mounts just don't bolt up to the block, though they will meet the chassis.

Benesesso · 03-20-2006, 01:45 AM

If your engine is still in the crate and the balancer still on, you could try sharply striking the end of the breaker bar with a big hammer/wood block.

nickvash0104 · 03-21-2006, 03:19 PM

Thanks again for the tips. A brief update...

We've decided to leave the balancer on for the time being. If there's a problem with it down the road, then we'll address it, but the motor is rather new in terms of mileage. Figured out that the newer engine had the fuel filter mounted along the left side of the block - after removing its mounting bracket, the mounts worked.

However, what impact will this have when the 87 filter is all the way back by the tank? I am wondering whether or not that is the usual location or if someone managed to relocate it somehow.

Thanks in advance,
Nick

03-19-2006, 02:38 PM	#2
nickvash0104 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 78	The JDM actually came with the '89 mounts... The problem is that they look to be unable to bolt to the chassis of the 87; we considered shimming them to where it meets the block, but that would likely be a permanent weld to the newer mounts. The 87 mounts just don't bolt up to the block, though they will meet the chassis. __________________ Black '87 N/A Auto

03-20-2006, 01:45 AM	#3
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	If your engine is still in the crate and the balancer still on, you could try sharply striking the end of the breaker bar with a big hammer/wood block. __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras

03-21-2006, 03:19 PM	#4
nickvash0104 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 78	Thanks again for the tips. A brief update... We've decided to leave the balancer on for the time being. If there's a problem with it down the road, then we'll address it, but the motor is rather new in terms of mileage. Figured out that the newer engine had the fuel filter mounted along the left side of the block - after removing its mounting bracket, the mounts worked. However, what impact will this have when the 87 filter is all the way back by the tank? I am wondering whether or not that is the usual location or if someone managed to relocate it somehow. Thanks in advance, Nick __________________ Black '87 N/A Auto

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