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Topic: Check Your Balancer

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Check Your Balancer

Posted: 8/25/07 4:35am Message 1 of 4
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my7t1
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
The other day My Girl started making a funny noise up front of the motor. At first I thought it was the alternator. I removed the belt and it still made the same noise. I noticed the harmonic balancer was scraping the timing cover. Well ya know I got stuff to do, I'll take care of that one of these days. I'm going on a cruise this weekend so I decided to get er done. I'll bet there was a 1/2 " to go before it flew off.phew What a mess that would end up makingAngry. So moral of story. Make sure you check your balancer once in a while. Its cheaper than replacing your fan, radiator, shroud, hood, etc.,etc.



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Check Your Balancer

Posted: 8/25/07 6:11am Message 2 of 4
deeboy59
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Good thing you caught that Terry.  That could of been ugly. Ouch I've heard stories of them coming off and going right out the side of the car ! Would definitely ruin your day !




Check Your Balancer

Posted: 8/25/07 7:30am Message 3 of 4
BlueX2
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Thanks for the heads up.
 
And I have to admit that the car does look much better in red.  Thumbs%20Up



Check Your Balancer

Posted: 8/26/07 7:56pm Message 4 of 4
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Thanks for the compliment Bryan. That's a mighty sweet Blue you have there yourself!!Clap



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