whats wrong in the picture

don71 · 03-22-2008, 09:09 AM

Take a look at this pic. It is a 1975 olds 350. Is this the correct dampner? IF it is, why is the timing cover bolt have its side ground off? Ok, so maybe its the wrong bolt. But WTF?

joe_padavano · 03-22-2008, 10:00 AM

To quote Monty Python, RUN AWAY!!!!

What's happened is that the rubber has failed, allowing the outer ring to slide backward towards the engine. DO NOT run this engine again until you've replaced the balancer!

Olds64 · 03-22-2008, 10:25 AM

Wow! You see something new everyday.

don71 · 03-22-2008, 02:48 PM

Ok, so its confirmed the dampner has spun and its junk.

I have a 1970 unit out in the shop, but I'm allmost sure its different. I'll be digging it out soon. Any chance I can use it instead?

J-(Chicago) · 03-22-2008, 03:05 PM

I'll bet the 70' will be just fine.

Oldsguy · 03-23-2008, 02:27 PM

Good eye on that Joe. I just KNEW something was not right but couldn't figure it out. Thanks.

edit: as my Dad used to say "if it were a snake, it would'a bit me"

03-22-2008, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	whats wrong in the picture Take a look at this pic. It is a 1975 olds 350. Is this the correct dampner? IF it is, why is the timing cover bolt have its side ground off? Ok, so maybe its the wrong bolt. But WTF? __________________ 1971 Cutlass S 455/th400 3.23 rear---new interior allmost done.

03-22-2008, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,752	To quote Monty Python, RUN AWAY!!!! What's happened is that the rubber has failed, allowing the outer ring to slide backward towards the engine. DO NOT run this engine again until you've replaced the balancer! __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

03-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,657	Wow! You see something new everyday. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

03-22-2008, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Ok, so its confirmed the dampner has spun and its junk. I have a 1970 unit out in the shop, but I'm allmost sure its different. I'll be digging it out soon. Any chance I can use it instead? __________________ 1971 Cutlass S 455/th400 3.23 rear---new interior allmost done.

03-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,588	I'll bet the 70' will be just fine. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

03-23-2008, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,994	Good eye on that Joe. I just KNEW something was not right but couldn't figure it out. Thanks. edit: as my Dad used to say "if it were a snake, it would'a bit me" __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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