460 harmonic balancer questions....
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460 harmonic balancer questions....
Well, I'm trying to get my bottom end together so I can take it to the machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced. I've searched and searched and I'm having a hell of a time finding the right balancer for my application.
It's a '79 460 (externally balanced crank). I've found one that specifically states that it needs the balancing weight on the crank behind the balancer(Powerforce plus balancer). Well the guy I talked to that was selling it even said these were problematic and they've had issues with the rivets coming loose. He suggested a remec (I think) balancer but didn't know which one to suggest for my application. I've also found out that this balancer is spec'd for about 6k-10k rpm range. I thought I found something in this unit until I looked further.
Can anyone suggest a place to look or someone to talk to about a street performance balancer. I'm sure I could find a balancer that would work for me in the $400 range but I'm looking for something a bit more reasonable. My old one is original and the outer ring has moved so the timing marks are waaaayyy off. It would be pretty dumb to bring it to my machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure there is a reasonably priced balancer that I can get, but I'll be hanged if I can find it!
Thanks guys,
Nick
It's a '79 460 (externally balanced crank). I've found one that specifically states that it needs the balancing weight on the crank behind the balancer(Powerforce plus balancer). Well the guy I talked to that was selling it even said these were problematic and they've had issues with the rivets coming loose. He suggested a remec (I think) balancer but didn't know which one to suggest for my application. I've also found out that this balancer is spec'd for about 6k-10k rpm range. I thought I found something in this unit until I looked further.
Can anyone suggest a place to look or someone to talk to about a street performance balancer. I'm sure I could find a balancer that would work for me in the $400 range but I'm looking for something a bit more reasonable. My old one is original and the outer ring has moved so the timing marks are waaaayyy off. It would be pretty dumb to bring it to my machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure there is a reasonably priced balancer that I can get, but I'll be hanged if I can find it!
Thanks guys,
Nick
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Have you called Summit or Jegs, It seems to me I saw a few big block Ford balancers in their catalogs. I know they have a Ford Racing section with a few, very few 460 items. Also, if nothing else get names of manufactures and call them direct, they will give you parts #s and who sells their product, I always ask for their tech. dept.
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I use the pioneer balancers...
They are reasonably priced at about $200.00 plus shipping. I have a dealer account with A/D performance who is my supplier.
They are SFI rated and look really sharp...
They are SFI rated and look really sharp...
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Originally Posted by FHI-prez
Well, I'm trying to get my bottom end together so I can take it to the machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced. I've searched and searched and I'm having a hell of a time finding the right balancer for my application.
It's a '79 460 (externally balanced crank). I've found one that specifically states that it needs the balancing weight on the crank behind the balancer(Powerforce plus balancer). Well the guy I talked to that was selling it even said these were problematic and they've had issues with the rivets coming loose. He suggested a remec (I think) balancer but didn't know which one to suggest for my application. I've also found out that this balancer is spec'd for about 6k-10k rpm range. I thought I found something in this unit until I looked further.
Can anyone suggest a place to look or someone to talk to about a street performance balancer. I'm sure I could find a balancer that would work for me in the $400 range but I'm looking for something a bit more reasonable. My old one is original and the outer ring has moved so the timing marks are waaaayyy off. It would be pretty dumb to bring it to my machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure there is a reasonably priced balancer that I can get, but I'll be hanged if I can find it!
Thanks guys,
Nick
It's a '79 460 (externally balanced crank). I've found one that specifically states that it needs the balancing weight on the crank behind the balancer(Powerforce plus balancer). Well the guy I talked to that was selling it even said these were problematic and they've had issues with the rivets coming loose. He suggested a remec (I think) balancer but didn't know which one to suggest for my application. I've also found out that this balancer is spec'd for about 6k-10k rpm range. I thought I found something in this unit until I looked further.
Can anyone suggest a place to look or someone to talk to about a street performance balancer. I'm sure I could find a balancer that would work for me in the $400 range but I'm looking for something a bit more reasonable. My old one is original and the outer ring has moved so the timing marks are waaaayyy off. It would be pretty dumb to bring it to my machinist to have the rotating assembly balanced.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure there is a reasonably priced balancer that I can get, but I'll be hanged if I can find it!
Thanks guys,
Nick
Are you specifically not wanting to use a stock type balancer again?
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