Hey guys I am about to start wrapping up my timing chain swap out and I would like to know, what is the preferred method of installing a new crank gear? I want to make sure I have it on straight. I was thinking of using a large socket but I don't have one big enough to clear the crank key.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2

I use a long V8 crank bolt and washer, and draw it down.

I heat the crank gear up with a propane torch or stick it on my camp stove for a bit, pull my leather gloves out and slip it over the crank snout, then let it cool down for a while.

-D.idiot

This works great especially if you're working in cramped quarters - it will slip on by hand.

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Cheers!
Al T

I heated it on the camp stove for five minutes and it slid right on.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2