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Thread: another engine ?
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago by project 67 sub
on my sbc 350 motor that i am building, it originally came with an 8" balancer (don't have it anymore). but when i put a 6"ish balancer for a 77 camaro on it the timing mark on it doesn't match up to the timing pointer when the #1 piston is at top dead center. does it matter if it has a different balancer than what was originally installed on it? if not, can i just buy some of that balancer ...
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68gmsee replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I used a small triangular file and filed a mark at TDC on one of mine. Probably can mark it with a hacksaw blade or the tape as you mentioned. Once the timing is set, it pretty much stays there and it's not micron critical anyway.
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project 67 sub replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
ok thanks
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Captainfab replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I've recut the mark on the balancer a time or two myself, but you will want to do something with the old mark so you don't get them confused. A little tip, if you do use the timing tape, spray some clear over it after applied. This will help keep it on the balancer.
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project 67 sub replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
thanks for the info Captainfab
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thanks for the info Captainfab
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I used a small triangular file and filed a mark at TDC on one of mine. Probably can mark it with a hacksaw blade or the tape as you mentioned. Once the timing is set, it pretty much stays there and it's not micron critical anyway.
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I've recut the mark on the balancer a time or two myself, but you will want to do something with the old mark so you don't get them confused. A little tip, if you do use the timing tape, spray some clear over it after applied. This will help keep it on the balancer.

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