Ok i took it of so i could put on some purdy chrome chit..... Its been years since ive done any engine work  sooo......i was wondering . Whats the best way to put it back on ? Block of wood and a hammer to get it started... The bolt seems a little short so i have to get it on somehow.......

Whats the trick.........I dont want to fug it up...... I could load it up and take it to the shop down the street   But they charge $85 an hour

This is something so simple, but im feeling retarded cause i forgot how to...........
And i think my little compressor is to weak to power it back on.

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I mean there is a tool for installing it?  I have always used a rubber mallot and some oil until the bolt catches

Hell take a piece of wood and a big hammer and tap  that dog on there.  Save your money for something else.   

Get the tool if you can,  no reason to chance dinking up the thrust/main bearing by pounding the balancer back on. 

Just get the right bolt - and one or two progressively longer (each 1/2 to 1 inch longer with the threads going past where the other one starts), and just screw it on.

Buy the right tool!!! It's not that expensive and a far better choice than potentially damaging your crankshaft threads or your thrust bearing.
Summit Racing Balancer Tools A dedicated Chevy tool can be had for as little as $24

Good point. Chevy's aren't known for thier snout strength.

I vote for the tool as well. Once you use it your days of beating one back on will be over for good. They work so damn slick you'll think youre a dumbazz for doing any other way..... I bought one years ago and it's paid for itself a dozen times.