Forums
NautiqueParts.comNautiqueSkins.com - Correct Craft Upholstery and Part
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Left Hand Harmonic Balancer
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Left Hand Harmonic Balancer

 Post Reply Post Reply   
Author
Siveck View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: March-14-2005
Location: Birmingham, AL
Status: Offline
Points: 100
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Siveck Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Left Hand Harmonic Balancer
    Posted: March-17-2005 at 10:20pm
Thanks for the information Stan and Jim. I was a bit nervous about breaking that bolt if I turned it the wrong way.
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-17-2005 at 1:18pm
Siveck, the crank shaft bolt on my "reverse rotation" 289 (Ford) is a standard right-hand bolt. By-the-way, a Sears harmonic balancer puller, $19.95, yanked the balancer right off the crankshaft but the pull bolts supplied in the puller kit did not fit my balancer - I had to run to the hardware store to get 3 proper fitting bolts for the puller.
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
Stan C View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: February-18-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 38
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stan C Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-17-2005 at 2:47am
I recently rebuilt a reverse rotation 351W and the crankshaft bolt was a standard right hand thread. Hope this helps.   Stan C
Stan C
Back to Top
Siveck View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: March-14-2005
Location: Birmingham, AL
Status: Offline
Points: 100
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Siveck Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-16-2005 at 10:22pm
Was the crankshaft bolt left or right hand thread on your reverse rotation motor?
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-07-2005 at 9:12pm
Problem solved. Here is a pic of the balancer with the timing tape applied "backwards". The earth is back on it's axis. now.
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 1:10pm
Sure, I would like a copy. Is it too large for your to email? If so I will give you an ftp address for one of my web sites - you can ftp it.
Otherwise, email it to jim@electricaltrainingusa.com

Thanks!!!!!
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
kenny g View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: December-13-2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 318
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kenny g Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 1:06pm
EXACTLY JIM !
my manual says 1969.it covers models 165/190/210/302cid
let me know if u need a copy
kenny g
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 12:57pm
I see no reason I cannot transfer the marks either. In fact I will look for a timing tape that glues to the balancer. Mr. Gasket makes them. I'll just put it on backwards.

I am sure if a rotating object is balanced in one direction it will also be balanced rotating in the other direction. Balanced is balanced. So, I suspect the only difference in RH and LH balancers is the timing marks. Thanks again Kenny - I will look for the manual.
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
kenny g View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: December-13-2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 318
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kenny g Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 12:47pm
the interceptor marine engine manual 1969.
i sent a copy to keith months ago.isnt it in the reference section ?
the chrysler has the timing hole back at the flywheel jim,thats why i said i wasn't sure about my mustang. either way i see no reason why u couldn't transfer those timing marks on the balancer.

kenny g
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 12:15pm
Thanks Kenny. What book are you talking about? I have not seen an inspection hole in the Ford (Interceptor). I will look again today (when work resumes).
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
kenny g View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: December-13-2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 318
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kenny g Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-04-2005 at 11:33am
jim i see no need to replace a good balancer.
use a caliper and transfer the marks to the other side of the TDC mark.[see page 30 in the book] i'm not sure about my mustang,but the chrysler in the barracuda has an inspection hole and is timed from the flywheel at the rear of the engine.
kenny g
Back to Top
Jim_In_Houston View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: September-06-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1120
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim_In_Houston Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March-03-2005 at 10:18pm
Well I just discovered why timing my engine gave me strange results. I kept thinking number 1 spark plug was not number 1.

I am pulling down my 289 (today) to replace the cam and heads. I discoverd today that my harmonic balancer is for a standard rotation engine. In other words the ATC and BTC timimg marks are on the wrong side of the TDC mark. WOW! I must have been running it 12 deg. retarded. No wonder I couldn't get my RPMs up.

The previous owner said he had the engine rebuilt.

Anyone ever encounter this? I hope it did not come from CC this way. Your thoughts will be appreciated.

Anyone have a RH rotation harmonic balancer for a SB Ford, 6-3/8" dia.?
Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Copyright 2024 | Bagley Productions, LLC