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Thanks for the replies. Will head outside this weekend and give it a try. Should work just fine and will post my success, or lack thereof!

Need to remove the balancer to replace seal and paint the engine. Is the bolt a right or left hand thread? Also, what is proper way to hold the engine from turning while I remove the bolt?
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I have the same question, however I am going to pull my engine and trans for a repaint and might as well replace the seal while it is out.

That looks pretty painless, however I am not planning to take the cylinder head off. I guess if all else fails, I may have to!

I, too am preparing to pull the engine and trans for a repaint. (1950 Special, 46D, automatic). Where on the engine did you guys attach the chain? Also, are there any diagrams for making an...

I have a 1950 model 46D. The body ID plate has the letters "ACMD" after the paint code. Any idea what these letters mean?

Thanks for the replies and they are appreciated. As for the oil filter container, I have seen that they are blue, except for the top cover. What color would work best for the blue? Chevy orange...

Am restoring a 50 Special as a driver. Would like to know what the exact colors are for things such as oil filter canister, accessory mounting brackets, generator fan, etc. Is there a publication...

I am in the slow process of restoring my 50 and have questions as to exactly how to paint the engine and components. I got the basic colors down, but I have seen the generator, brackets, oil filter...