Put down the hammer! There are far better ways to install a harmonic damper instead of just whacking it with a big honkin’ mallet until it’s good and tight.

…Just let our pals at All Chevy Performance show you.

With the help of an ATI Performance balancer and a Summit Racing harmonic balancer installation tool, these engine building experts will show you exactly how to install a harmonic balancer without damaging it, your motor…or your fingers.

This video is part of an LS engine build series from In The Garage Media. You can see more of these engine building tutorials here.

The video is just shy of four minutes long, yet is crammed with handy tips and tricks to ensure your harmonic balancer install goes on easily without a bunch of hassle (or colorful language). Check it out below: