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Re: Ford Harmonic Ballancer

To: jblair1948@cox.net, Bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ford Harmonic Ballancer
From: "Seth" <sbunin@cablespeed.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:19:06 -0500
The numbers off my original balancer are:

D00E-C1 SD D5

The keyway is at approx 25 degrees BTC.

Seth
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On 11/4/2007 at 3:54 PM John T. Blair wrote:

>Hey gang,
>
>I got the following email from a Bricklin owner.  He's looking for a
>part # for the harmonic ballancer for his Bricklin as he needs a new one.
>
>Can anyone help?  Rick (HTC), Jim Bricklin1191?
>
>John
>
>----------------
>
>Thanx for the additional info.
>It appears that I have to find the number on the original balancer to get
>it right. If you know of anyone who has a balancer or can read theirs if
>they are in the middle of a rebuild, it would be greatly appreciated.
>    Here is what I have found out about balancers.
>
>Balancers before 1981 have a 28 oz. counterweight. Those afer 1981 have a
>50 oz. counterweight. Although they all fit, they should not be used.
>
>Most balancers have the Keyway on the crank, lined up Approx. 160 degrees
>off  TDC. The bricklin has one lined up near TDC.
>
>An example. In Autozone, for a 73 Mustang w/351W, there are 3 balancers.
>2Listed under the "H" motor (dont have a clue what that is) with one having
>the keyway near TDC and one having it 160 degrees out. Then there is one
>for a "Q" motor (dont know what that is either) and it has the keyway at
>TDC.
>
>Also, there are different heights and diameters according to what
>accessories are to be driven.
>    In summary, It is best if I determine the  proper balancer  before I go
>any further.  I am going to call Ford tommorrow morning and see what I can
>find out.
>
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