crank pulley help

[N9netwoAccord]

ok well i bought a crank pulley off of sparkle to replace mine, go to put it on and it didn't fit... i ended up getting another crank pulley off another accord... i believe a DX (cb7) and still, didn't fit. they were both too small,

now what i noticed was on my crank pulley it has like 3 circles, marked on it, while the other 2 have 4 circles...

i'm thinking i need a crank pulley with 3 circles? anyone know the differences?

and before someone tells me to make sure the key hole is lined up it is

[cp[mike]]

ive come across three types of crank pulleys in my adventures.

first, USDM f22 pulley. notice the hex shape is set back in the deep center. two rows, 5 rib.

second, JDM H22 pulley. hex shape is set out on the outermost edge. two rows, 6 rib.

third, JDM h22 euro-r. single row 6 rib.

as far as diameter is concerned, the f22 one is biggest, the two h22 ones are a bit smaller.

what are these circles youre talking about? do you mean the two small ones cut into the outer ring of the first CP? im almost positive those are balancing marks, where they machined bits of material out to balance it. # of marks is irrelevant.

all 3 types are interchangeable and fit on each other's cranks. how small was too small? was it clearly the wrong size? they are a tight fit, and need to be installed as straight as possible to get it to line up. try putting a bit of grease, and make sure the key is sitting totally against the crank. if its been pushed out itll interfere.

are you swapping them with the motor still in the car? sometimes youll have just barely enough room to remove the old one, but not quite enough room to get the new one straight enough to slide on, and even the slighest bit of a wrong angle will make it so it doesnt fit.

try lowering the motor a bit, or have somebody use a crowbar in the driver side mount, and pry the motor over to the passenger side a bit. itll give you more room.

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[Ilikebigbutts]

Is this what you mean by the three holes?this is the pulley my f22b came with but i swapped it out with my f22a6 one because it was chipped and i didnt know if it would cause any balancing problems.Also, i have the oem accord manual infront of me, and the picture of the pulley has three holes to...

ILBB

Edit:nv, i figured they were balancing holes to.

[N9netwoAccord]

yea, those are what i'm talking about... so they're just balacing marks ok... i guess i'll try throwing some grease on there... its weird cause i can get my old pulley on and off just fine, but i can't get the new ones on or off... but i'll try it again


edit: and i do have the driversides motor mount "disabled" so the motor is dropped down

[NAiL05]

You put the key on the right way? Is it settled in? That could be your problem sometimes and you might have to wiggle it on a lil.

[N9netwoAccord]

You put the key on the right way? Is it settled in? That could be your problem sometimes and you might have to wiggle it on a lil.

yes it is in the right way and settled in, i think i've got it started on after using a little bit of grease to help it along, but how do i get it on all the way, i dont have a rubber hammer or anything like that to use, so just keep pushing?

[accordmaniac]

Take out the driverside engine mount and let the engine drop while car is jack up or on the lift. There should be more room to work with crankshaft pulley.

[lucid]

Use a wood block as a hammer or to hammer on so you don't damage the pulley. Chilton's says use fresh engine oil on inside pulley surface and bolt. You could probably just put a piece of 2x4 against the pulley and hit that with a rock if you have any of those in your toolbox

[N9netwoAccord]

Use a wood block as a hammer or to hammer on so you don't damage the pulley. Chilton's says use fresh engine oil on inside pulley surface and bolt. You could probably just put a piece of 2x4 against the pulley and hit that with a rock if you have any of those in your toolbox

i was thinking that, i have the wood block and hammer out already... thanks

[N9netwoAccord]

just doesn't seem like its going on any further, i doubt its on all the way cause if i hit one side it will go more to that side, and it will keep going more towards that one area i hit so i dont think its sitting flush... will it tighten all the way if i put the nut on there all the way and crank that down?

[lucid]

Be careful!!! You do not want to strip the threads of your crankshaft or bolt trying to wedge on something that may not be right. Maybe if you already had it halfway on and straight with the seat. I would....Take steel wool to the mating surfaces of the pulley and the crankshaft to make sure there was no rust or gunk that's keeping them from sliding together, then spray with PB Blaster or WD-40 and rub by hand to make sure everything feels smooth, also make sure to remove any steel wool pieces before reassembly. Then put motor oil on the crankshaft and try to knock the pulley on again from the center to try to keep things straight. Don't hit so hard that it goes crooked and locks up, and if one side goes on further, hit the opposite side next. Hitting the center would be preferable. If it still doesn't look like it's going on, don't force it to the point where other parts are in danger. If everything's clean, you should be able to slide it on easily by hand...really.

[Punkrampant]

Try using a large socket and extension. Then just tap the end of the extension with a rubber mallet. That should help keep it center.

[N9netwoAccord]

i dont have a rubber hammer

i got it now... just gotta torque it all down tomorrow, thanks for the help everyone

[cp[mike]]

i got it now... just gotta torque it all down tomorrow, thanks for the help everyone

it eventually just slid on, right?

[N9netwoAccord]

not really slid on, but i got it started enough to were i could thread the pulley bolt a few turns and thenf inish it with the impact gun