Crankshaft Balancer Application
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Burning Brakes
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From: Escondido CA
Crankshaft Balancer Application
Hello, folks,
I need a new balancer; the original 6" balancer on my NOM 63 327/300 met an unfortunate demise. Can I upgrade to a later model 8" balancer? I have access to a virtually new balancer off of a 1979 HD truck 350.
I know that I would need a new timing tab (timing cover is chrome with bolt-on tab, no problem). Any other conflicts (pulleys, timing mark, etc)?
Thanks in advance.
I need a new balancer; the original 6" balancer on my NOM 63 327/300 met an unfortunate demise. Can I upgrade to a later model 8" balancer? I have access to a virtually new balancer off of a 1979 HD truck 350.
I know that I would need a new timing tab (timing cover is chrome with bolt-on tab, no problem). Any other conflicts (pulleys, timing mark, etc)?
Thanks in advance.
Burning Brakes
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From: Captain Cook Hawaii
Ken; If all of your pulleys and brackets are stock; alt, h2o pump, crank; I suggest you have your original 6 inch rebuilt. This will keep alighnment and belt length correct/easy to maintain.
I have a recomendation if you need one. I also have a spare 6 inch with a hammered on center that could be machined flat and rebuilt if you need it.
brgds
rene
I have a recomendation if you need one. I also have a spare 6 inch with a hammered on center that could be machined flat and rebuilt if you need it.
brgds
rene
Le Mans Master
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Balancer
You may want to check with Damper Dudes in CA. I know they have an extensive inventory of balancers. They also do a great job of rebuilding the them. PM me if you can't find them through Google. Jerry
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Burning Brakes
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From: Escondido CA
Would anyone happen to know the GM balancer part number for my application (63 327/300HP)?
...Perhaps 3896904?
Thanks again.
...Perhaps 3896904?
Thanks again.
Last edited by kbuhagiar; Jul 21, 2008 at 09:56 PM.
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Engine static/dynamic balance has nothing to do with the tuning of a harmonic balancer.
The balancer is tuned to cancel torsional vibrations in the crank.
That 8in. may/may not be okay with a standard 300 engine.
The balancer is tuned to cancel torsional vibrations in the crank.
That 8in. may/may not be okay with a standard 300 engine.
