Harmonic Balancer Question
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Harmonic Balancer Question
I removed the harmonic balancer in my attempts to remove the oil pan and so some general overhauling of the motor. Question is the seals on the harmonic balancer are in pretty bad shape, can they be replaced? Would there really be a problem with not replacing them? Do you need a whole new balancer just to get them?
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That -is- the balancer, it's all one part. :)
Most guys run 'em 'til they slip.
On the FE forum right now a guy's rebuilding his engine because his slipped and
he didn't know it and re-adjusted his ignition timing and burned a hole in one of
his pistons (or something like that).
But barring that, it won't hurt anything. :)
Alvin in AZ
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LOL :)
Try it again taking "seals" seriously...
The seal can be purchased anywhere and is cheap, take the old one with you
so your chances of getting the right one will be real good. :)
"taking the original part with you is worth ten thousand trips"
-diesel parts chaser I knew (hello Fred Beck;)
When putting the timing chain cover back on, Ford recommends a tool for
that job that centers the seal on the crank.
I fiNgured out some other way to center it and I don't have a leak there.
Alvin in AZ
Try it again taking "seals" seriously...
The seal can be purchased anywhere and is cheap, take the old one with you
so your chances of getting the right one will be real good. :)
"taking the original part with you is worth ten thousand trips"
-diesel parts chaser I knew (hello Fred Beck;)
When putting the timing chain cover back on, Ford recommends a tool for
that job that centers the seal on the crank.
I fiNgured out some other way to center it and I don't have a leak there.
Alvin in AZ
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The "seal" is in the timing chain cover.
The rubber "vibration damping material" is inside the balancer.
Alvin in AZ
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See where the red arrows point to missing material. Is this the dampening material you're talkin about?
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No you can't replace the rubber on the balancer. You can replace the seal in the timing cover that the crank sticks out of. If your balancer is ruff where it meet the seal (the outside if the shaft that goes into the timing cover) you can get a speedy sleave to slide over it. Most balancers this age that I have seen will look like that.
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If you cant find a new balancer there is a guy that can rebuild your old one. I just had mine rebuilt and the guy is quick and does a great job. Harmonic Balancer 1