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Harmonic balancer question
Got a quick question:
I think my balancer has slipped. When looking at a Pontiac harmonic balancer key way. What is the corresponding timing degree in relation to the key way? Don’t have another one laying around to compare,. Thanks
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Just happen to have a pic from yesterday. Using the 2A slots, but that's only two degrees off and would be tough to eyeball the difference. Which brings up another point is the damper might only have slipped a few degrees which would be near impossible to discern.
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If it's still on the engine ... use the #1 plug hole to find TDC and check it against the timing marks.
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Still like to see where the balancer key way slot is in degrees. That would verify my findings. I did order a new balancer (dayco power bond Sfi from Butler), Thanks
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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For those that have a good balancer laying around:
At what degree is your balancer key way clocked to?... 100 degrees, 140 degrees etc. Your balancer will have to have some marks all the way around to give an estimate of where the key way is normally clocked. Trying to get a reference on a good one. Sounds like it’s not going to be possible without having a good one right next to mine. I”m confidant that mine has slipped. Just looking while waiting for new. Thanks
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile Last edited by mchell; 11-21-2020 at 08:33 AM. |
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When the engine is at TDC on #1, where is the timing mark on the balancer compared to timing cover? Clockwise or counterclockwise from the timing cover mark?
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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Current situation:
See pic With Engine at TDC on # 1....note that “zero “ on the balancer is now retarded about 20 degrees While checking my timing I noticed it was advanced off the chart...dist was not loose, pulled dist and double checked everything and it was ok. Tried adjusting timing but it was wanting me to retard so much that I knew something was wrong as I kept having to idle it up way beyond normal. That’s what led me to the balancer. Never had one slip like this.
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Quote:
Thanks
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Also,
The uploaded pic looks crappy....try this one https://share.icloud.com/photos/09gI...aQw#North_Port If your looking at the pic the white line(on the balancer) is 34 degrees NOT TDC....I use that to reference my total quickly. The white line (kind of hard to see as it’s shaded)on the timing cover is zero.
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Anyways,
Sorry for the confusion......every balancer should have the key way clocked at X degrees so the balancer timing marks reference the timing cover marks close enough to get timing. I was trying a secondary verification by having someone look at a good one that is not on the engine. My key way right now is clocked to about 100 degrees....should be about 80?
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Yes, it looks like it has slipped if the crank is at TDC.
It would be retarded. What brand of balancer is that?
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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It’s marked with a “PB” brand.
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Powerbond perhaps
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Well....should have removed pulley before I posted
See pic....definitely spun Look at the fresh shiny spots... https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ww5...NZbYJ1OtlnwVjg
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Well, good you found it before it exploded!
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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And I just ordered another powerbond....was that a mistake?
Any feedback on balancer choice? Here’s what I ordered: https://butlerperformance.com/i-2445...tegory:1234723
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Did you get the 1st one from Butler?
Might ask them if it may be warrantied? I haven't had any of those balancers. Might check it in about 8 years?
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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Should one avoid this style of balancer at a certain power level?......never gave it a ton of thought thinking these clamp better than a stock unit. But now I wonder.
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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I've had a Powerbond sfi on my turbo engine for over 10 years without issue.
Maybe you were just unlucky...or maybe mine is about to let go. |
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Yeah.....I wonder about slinging a two piece 10lb weight from a standstill in an instant....It’s begging to come apart
Probably better using a balancer that is not a two piece?
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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