If I remember correctly, the 239 did not use a balancer.  55 was the first year.  I remember when I did the 312 conversion in my 54, I couldn't use the 54 steady rest as it wasn't designed for a balancer and had to use a later steady rest.  I know a lot of guys say you don't need it, but I wanted to have it.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

My 239 has a pulley instead of a balancer. It was a car engine. No holes for a puller to go into.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Here is one example of the puller, https://www.amazon.com/TruBuilt-Automotive-Professional-Universal-Harmonic/dp/B010FH1OPC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa/140-0454136-3916706?ie=UTF8&qid=1505486881&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=harmonic+damper+puller&psc=1

Google "harmonic damper puller" and "how to use a harmonic damper puller" for more options and info.  The puller should also come with instructions.


Lawrenceville, GA

Can you guide me to a sight showing me what the puller looks like and to use it.

The type of Harmonic Damper Puller which is available at just about every parts store will work.

The installer is the tricky one as you need one with a 9/16-18 adapter, which is less common, but still easy to find, usually ordered online.


Lawrenceville, GA

My name is Sherman from Tn.
Can someone tell me what kind of Harmonic Balancer puller I need to pull my mine off my
1954 Customline 239. I can't use a standard puller and I have to replace my cam Shaft and
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