Where is the crank on the LT1 balancer?

The Crank can be at the 12:00 position but the Cam Dowel Pin could be at either the 3:00 or the 9:00 position. If it’s at 3:00 then your at #1 TDC or at the 9:00 then you are at #6 TDC. In your one picture I think you were at the #6 TDC and not #1 TDC.

How do you remove chain from LT1 balancer?

I chained up the crank hub to the frame but their are several ways of doing this. Using a breaker bar and 5/8 socket, loosen and remove the crank bolt and remove the chain. Rotate the engine until these arrows are lined up. This will help with reassembly. Insert the junk bolt into the crank and then washer.

What’s the difference between a LT1 and a GEN 2?

The main difference in the LT1 is the reverse cooling design, which cools the cylinder heads first, then the block. Because of this, there is no water that passes through the intake manifold. Coolant is transferred from head to head by a steam line on the back of heads.

Is the LT1 engine the same as the small block?

LT1 cylinder heads share the same head to block bolt pattern as the standard small block Chevrolet. The exhaust ports and holes are also in the same location. All LT1 heads use

How is a 93-97 LT1 balancer assembled?

The 93-97 LT1 is assembled with the hub arrow straight up when the engine is at #1 (#6) TDC . The thing about the Chev is when the timing marks line up, that is TDC firing #6. “one” would think they would have used #1.