| storm9c1 |
01-07-2016 02:04 AM |
Re: Harmonic balancer
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captainfab
(Post 7438150)
Additionally the timing mark on the balancer will need to correspond with the timing pointer being used.
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Oh yeah I meant to say stock timing tab for a truck corresponds to an 8" balancer. Excellent point! If this engine is of unknown origin, either replace the pointer with a known good one based on the balancer size you need or measure/compare/verify the markings against a known good one.
I also second the advice of taking it to a machine shop. If this is an unknown engine, the right thing to do is balance the whole rotating assembly together as a unit (flywheel, crank, balancer, et al). I know that's not ideal in this case if you are already far along, but that's exactly what's done when the engine is built. That being said, you should be OK with bolting on a new balancer and skipping that step. No need to create more work and spend more money. But if you have a vibration, you will be pulling it back out and doing that anyways... |
