2010 Lonestar

[Waterloo]

(05-18-2019 )Lonestar10 Wrote:  What is the procedure for the balancer? been thinking about replacing mine as i dont know if its ever been changed even after overhaul with 200k on it the balancer to me doesnt look newer.

Whats the pricetag?
Can it be done with radiator installed?
and is there only 1 bolt pattern it can install as to prevent timing mark mismatch or a keyway?

my guess

Pull belt
take bolts loose remove pulley
extract balancer
reinstall new balancer and reverse removal?

pretty sure if radiator stays in i can do it myself.

I ran mine up to Cummins, dead of that Arctic cold winter a few years ago. I dropped it off at 1700 and picked it up the next morning at 0900. The OEM damper was $635 + 2 hours labor. I got out for under a grand. The damper needs to be painted if you want the warranty. As Chamberpains stated, replacement is suggested at 500,000 miles.

My radiator stayed in my ProStar, everything will depend on how easy it is to get off... Again, like CP stated, it took a team of mules and explosives for Rawze to remove his. I know on mine, if I was to replace today, about 2-3 hours should do it. I would run the truck up on a pair of ramps to make it easier to get to, and for a breaker bar if need be or for an extension on a rattle gun if it came to that.

One thing, I would purchase the damper and get some paint on it, along with marking the timing positions so that they hopefully stay viewable and rust free. Use the expensive Cummins red paint, and use several coats, I would let dry for two to three days before installing. Maybe some professional clear coat too. I hate trying to sand paper or steel wool that thing to find those timing marks.