Balancer spacing question
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Balancer spacing question
I replaced the balancer on my 01 LS6. It's the summit version. It looks like it's spaced to far inward. Is that even possible?
I used the same balancer on my 01 LS1 and it was fine. Did the same exact install. Any ideas?
I used the same balancer on my 01 LS1 and it was fine. Did the same exact install. Any ideas?
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Does the pressed on depth agree with the service manual procedure?
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So I used the procedure to torque the old bolt to 240 lb ft. I'm assuming it pushed the balancer too far in. That said, how would you keep that distance with the 235 torque that the ARP bolt requires?
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In both my responses, I asked questions that went unanswered. If you are going to request forum members for help, at least have the courtesy to answer each question asked. I'm out. Good luck. 
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When the balancer is on all the way it butts up against the timing chain gear. It can’t go on too far.
The factory measurement shown is a sanity check to make sure you have it on far enough.
Does the belt not align properly?
The factory measurement shown is a sanity check to make sure you have it on far enough.
Does the belt not align properly?
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I installed a Cloyes Timing Set - 9-3658TX3. Could their sprocket and oil pump gear together be 1/8" shorter? On my other C5 I just changed out the balancer and bolt and it was fine.
Say that the timing chain set is indeed shorter. Is there a 1/8" spacer I can use behind the balancer?
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Well, shoot!
That gear set uses the two piece arrangement on the crank. I suppose the oil pump drive part could be too short.
Or the balancer could be machined wrong.
I guess you could put the old balancer back in to test. Not trivial in our cars.
Ron
That gear set uses the two piece arrangement on the crank. I suppose the oil pump drive part could be too short.
Or the balancer could be machined wrong.
I guess you could put the old balancer back in to test. Not trivial in our cars.
Ron
Last edited by RonSSNova; May 21, 2026 at 07:13 PM.