Re: balancing problem

["James J." <m1garand@speakeasy.net>]

Craig,
   While not certain, I believe a competent machine shop should be able 
to make the new Fluidamper balance the the same as the old damper w/out 
taking everything apart.  When an externally balanced engine needs a new 
flywheel, they can remove it, and make the new flywheel match the old 
one, so I suspect that they can do the same for the front of the engine.
   Am I smoking crack?  Can anyone else verify this, or am I 
confabulating again?  Bats!!!!!! With Pantyhose!!!!!!! (W/ apologies to 
Hunter S. Thompson)
JJJ
p.s. the 302 is externally balanced, right?


CraigFaubel@aol.com wrote:

>  Long ago I had the rotating assembly of my 302 engine balanced... crank, 
> pistons, rods, OEM dampener and a flexplate for a C4 trans.  I assembled the 
> engine but havent run it yet. After that, I changed my mind and got a T5 and a 
> new aluminum flywheel.  I'm now buying a new Fluidampr harmonic dampener (the 
> OEM rubber is over 30 yrs old), and I'm wondering:  Do I need to take it all 
> apart and have it all balanced again?  I will disassemble and reassemble anyhow 
> before firing this summer to be sure assembly lube is OK, but I dont want to 
> waste $450 for balancing, etc. if I dont need that.
>  I asked on the list for a recommendation for a Clevaland Ohio shop who does 
> good, accurate work but got no replies.  I've found a place in our Yellow 
> Pages who seems expensive and I dont know about their reputation.  Can anyone 
> help here?
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