Re: [FWDLK] Harmonic Balancer Question

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are a couple things. First, if the timing marks no longer line up when 
the motor is at TDC, the outer ring has slipped and the damper needs to be 
rebuilt. Also, if the rubber isolator is deteriorated, hanging out, etc, 
you'd do well to have it replaced.
If you plan to red line the engine a lot, you should probably have any old 
balancer replaced or refurbished.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:04 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Harmonic Balancer Question


> Hi Everyone -
>
> How can you tell if a harmonic balancer needs rebuilding ? Hypothetically
> speaking , if I have an engine that seems to run well despite being many
> decades old, and I remove the harmonic balancer in order to replace the
> timing chain and gears, can I tell from a *visual inspection* if it needs
> rebuilding ?
>
> BTW, yes, I plan to have it rebuilt by a competent shop, such as Damper
> Dudes.
>
> Ron
>
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