Smaller diameter balancer?
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Smaller diameter balancer?
I'm looking at replacement balancer options. A stock type is 6.75" and weighs 8.16 lbs. A 6.12" weighs 4.63 lbs. Is running one that's 5/8" smaller bad?
I'm thinking about this one for my '88:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...872001&FROM=MG
I'm thinking about this one for my '88:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...872001&FROM=MG
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Interesting, is the pulley the same as the one for the larger balancer, I wonder if 2lbs. would make a difference. The frisbee doesn’t weight any where near 2lbs and dose when removed, so you would think it would.
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Why would it be bad? You are still internaly balanced.. I replaced an 8" damper with a 6 & 3/8" Fluidampr (would have to look up the exact size)
7 or 8 years ago on a 355 marine engine. Those motors run under full load ALL the time. Never a problem to this day. Your motor is still internally balanced?
7 or 8 years ago on a 355 marine engine. Those motors run under full load ALL the time. Never a problem to this day. Your motor is still internally balanced?
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nutz4c4, yes it's still the stock long block. I'm thinking if I had a stroker I'd stay with a larger/fluid type dampener.
Guys, yes the pulley is the same it just bolts to the balancer. A smaller one will absorb less but I figure this one to be better then stock so maybe it's a horse a piece. More vibes in the engine would produce more wear. It doesn't balance the engine so it's weight in that regard doesn't matter.
Guys, yes the pulley is the same it just bolts to the balancer. A smaller one will absorb less but I figure this one to be better then stock so maybe it's a horse a piece. More vibes in the engine would produce more wear. It doesn't balance the engine so it's weight in that regard doesn't matter.
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Mine was doing the same I just replaced it, not a bad on a L98 couple hours.
Do they re-adjust the timing mark so it lines up with the timing tab on the smaller balancer?
You might know this already but a fast & easy way to loosen the crank bolt is to use a 5/8 socket & 1/4 drive ratchet set to loosen, brace it against the frame drivers side and just bump the key once, the engine rotation breaks the torque on the crank bolt.
Do they re-adjust the timing mark so it lines up with the timing tab on the smaller balancer?
You might know this already but a fast & easy way to loosen the crank bolt is to use a 5/8 socket & 1/4 drive ratchet set to loosen, brace it against the frame drivers side and just bump the key once, the engine rotation breaks the torque on the crank bolt.
Last edited by floridamale; Apr 6, 2009 at 06:16 PM.
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nutz4c4, yes it's still the stock long block. I'm thinking if I had a stroker I'd stay with a larger/fluid type dampener.
Guys, yes the pulley is the same it just bolts to the balancer. A smaller one will absorb less but I figure this one to be better then stock so maybe it's a horse a piece. More vibes in the engine would produce more wear. It doesn't balance the engine so it's weight in that regard doesn't matter.
Guys, yes the pulley is the same it just bolts to the balancer. A smaller one will absorb less but I figure this one to be better then stock so maybe it's a horse a piece. More vibes in the engine would produce more wear. It doesn't balance the engine so it's weight in that regard doesn't matter.
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I would not hesitate to go smaller, but I would get an ATI Fluid balancer.... they say, "the larger the mass, the better the damper performs in terms of harmonics"
I don't go beyond 6300rpm so.....
I don't go beyond 6300rpm so.....
