I always install the crank dampener with a hammer and a block of wood, until it is on enough that the threads on the crank bolt can reach, then finish it with the bolt. My friend says I am damaging the crankshaft main thrust bearing by doing it this way. Is that true? ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.