Replacing Harmonic Balancer
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,387
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From: Meriden CT
I bought a repleacement from the Chevy dealer... there are some nice dampers out there, like ATI, but I didnt want to drop $300+ on a balancer....
go rent the puller/installer from the Pep Boys or Auto Zone when you do the job.. I've heard stories of people pulling the first few threads out of their crank when using the bolt to pull it into place.
go rent the puller/installer from the Pep Boys or Auto Zone when you do the job.. I've heard stories of people pulling the first few threads out of their crank when using the bolt to pull it into place.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I highly recommend ROMAC balancers! Very light and they are relatively inexpensive compared to other quality balancers! I'm using a ROMAC balancer on my race vette!!
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I am happy with my Street Damper by Fluid Damper. Been on the car for over 5 years now and no problems. 
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
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I had to replace my balancer in Jan. Discovered that the old orig. had spun the outer ring, slid back against the timing cover and was burning oil inside the timing cover! Of course this was all hidden from view by the large pulley. I asked around for ideas on replacing it and found that most guys feel that a good OEM is all you need. I got the Summit #161350. I love it! It has a nice finish, well marked scale, and all four 90 degree markings stamped on it. It has made all the valve work and tuning much easier.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by JoeRags
I bought a repleacement from the Chevy dealer... there are some nice dampers out there, like ATI, but I didnt want to drop $300+ on a balancer....
go rent the puller/installer from the Pep Boys or Auto Zone when you do the job.. I've heard stories of people pulling the first few threads out of their crank when using the bolt to pull it into place.
go rent the puller/installer from the Pep Boys or Auto Zone when you do the job.. I've heard stories of people pulling the first few threads out of their crank when using the bolt to pull it into place.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 116
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From: Northern California
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Originally Posted by Restorod '79
I had to replace my balancer in Jan. Discovered that the old orig. had spun the outer ring, slid back against the timing cover and was burning oil inside the timing cover! Of course this was all hidden from view by the large pulley. I asked around for ideas on replacing it and found that most guys feel that a good OEM is all you need. I got the Summit #161350. I love it! It has a nice finish, well marked scale, and all four 90 degree markings stamped on it. It has made all the valve work and tuning much easier.
Ditto..
My experience as well. About 60 bucks from Summit.
Do use an installation tool to ensure proper fit.
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