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Old August 10th, 2011, 03:41 PM
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Harmonic Balancer ?
Is there a way to tell with the balancer off the engine whether it has slipped or not? I would think that there would be an alignment mark somewhere on the inner hub but I can't see anything or I'm not looking for the right thing.
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Old August 10th, 2011, 10:35 PM
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If you can't find an alignment mark then you'll have to get the engine to TDC using a piston stop and a degree wheel and then install the balancer to confirm if it's spun or not.
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Old August 11th, 2011, 04:07 AM
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Old August 11th, 2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jag1886
... I would think that there would be an alignment mark somewhere on the inner hub but I can't see anything or I'm not looking for the right thing.
Whenever I build a motor, I use a cold chisel and make my own alignment marks.

I also try to verify TDC on the timing pad, before I put the heads on.

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Originally Posted by LeeA
Whenever I build a motor, I use a cold chisel and make my own alignment marks.

I also try to verify TDC on the timing pad, before I put the heads on.

Lee
I'm just trying to determine if the balancer has slipped, if it has I need to get it rebuilt.
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