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Do I need to replace my harmonic balancer?

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Old Sep 8, 2022 | 07:08 PM
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Default Do I need to replace my harmonic balancer?
Hello! I’m new to the forums and this is my first corvette. Today I noticed a little wobble in the crank pulley. It doesn’t make the belt squeak or make any noise, I just wasn’t sure if this needed replaced asap or not. Thank you!

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Doesn't appear to be significant
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Just keep an eye on it.
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Paint a white line on your harmonic balancer. If it starts to separate, you should think about replacing the HB.
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Where do you put the mark at. Thanks
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Put the paint marks on the front like this


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Ok thanks I’ll do that and if the lines are not across that means I have issues than
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Ok thanks I’ll do that and if the lines are not across that means I have issues than
If they don't stay straight it is slipping
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Marked it today. Thanks
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It looks fine as far as wobble goes..
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