[C2] Harmonic balanceren rebuild.
11-16-2018, 04:22 PM
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Harmonic balanceren rebuild.
Hello,
So this is my first post on this forum. English is not my native language so I'm sorry any mistakes.
I would like to rebuild the harmonic balancer on my c2. (We don't have a rebuild service in Europe)
Since the specific balancer is out of stock for almost 6 months I've decided to rebuild the old one. I can't find a thread on this forum on how to rebuild a balancer. What I have found up to now:
Compres the two halves with 8000 lbs of force.
Chisel the rivets with a air chisel.
Does anyone have suggestions how to do it?
Al help would be great!
With kind regards, martin
So this is my first post on this forum. English is not my native language so I'm sorry any mistakes.
I would like to rebuild the harmonic balancer on my c2. (We don't have a rebuild service in Europe)
Since the specific balancer is out of stock for almost 6 months I've decided to rebuild the old one. I can't find a thread on this forum on how to rebuild a balancer. What I have found up to now:
Compres the two halves with 8000 lbs of force.
Chisel the rivets with a air chisel.
Does anyone have suggestions how to do it?
Al help would be great!
With kind regards, martin
11-16-2018, 04:25 PM
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11-16-2018, 04:36 PM
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Yeah that is an option i'm thinking about. But since I already have a rebuild kit I would like to give it a try. (I ordered the kit before I knew there was a rebuild service)
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11-16-2018, 05:09 PM
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This seems like a job if you never done it before you can do more harm then good. Did the rebuild kit come with instructions? Is this a one size fit all or is it just for your application?
11-16-2018, 05:14 PM
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It is specifically for this type of balancer. The balancer isn't build anymore apparently. Since I already have the rebuild kit I would like to try it myself if someone could confirm that it's a easy fix.
11-16-2018, 05:20 PM
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Unless you are concerned about NCRS points I would just put a fluid damper on the car.
11-16-2018, 07:10 PM
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Educate me. Did the C2 engines have a riveted harmonic balancer? I thought the riveted balancers were used up until 1961 then went to the outer weight ring with rubber between the hub and the ring. Just curious.
11-16-2018, 10:56 PM
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I stand (or right now sit) corrected.
Sounds like the OP needs a press (at least 4 ton) and a rivet gun or heavy air chisel to do the job. Those steel rivets are tough.
Sounds like the OP needs a press (at least 4 ton) and a rivet gun or heavy air chisel to do the job. Those steel rivets are tough.
11-17-2018, 03:08 PM
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Don't even THINK about doing it at home - this is NOT a do-it-yourself job. Send it to Damper Dudes or the Damper Doctor for a proper rebuild (both are in Redding, California). 
11-17-2018, 04:32 PM
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If you have a marine repair place close by, check with them for repair. Outboard and Inboard/outboard propellers use a process similar to bond the propeller to the hub of the prop.
