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Old 08-16-2014, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Formulajones View Post
I do this with every engine, usually during assembly while I am degreeing the camshaft,,,,,as I've had brand new balancers that weren't marked correctly or possibly the keyways are off slightly etc...You just never know with some of this aftermarket stuff. ALWAYS CHECK, cheap insurance and it only takes 5 minutes.
ASSUME will always get you into a lot of trouble.

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Tom V.

ps If you verify that the balancer slipped toss it, it will continue to move from the time it first moved.

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