SHP balancer, cont'd.

[Steve D.]

I bought the 8" balancer (PN 3817173). I compared it to the 61/2" balancer and noticed that the timing mark on the perimeter is in a slightly different position. Using a vertical line through the keyway as a reference point, on the small balancer the mark is at approx. 1 degree. On the 8" it is at approx. 3 degrees. (rough estimates). I thought the keyway was zeroed at TDC, meaning the balancer mark would have to be at 40+ to match up with the tab on the timing cover. I've obviously missed something in my recent education. Would someone please straighten me out?

Steve

[Tracy C.]

Re: SHP balancer, cont'd.

Steve,

I wouldn't sweat this. The mark on your "173" sounds right, but who knows why the other one is off.

As long as you have the right timing cover you're in good shape. BTW, if you don't have the right cover, Paragon sells a correct repop for about $65.

tc

[Duke W.]

Re: SHP balancer, cont'd.

Remember that each balancer has a corresponding timing cover/timing tab assembly, so just because the balancers have the timing mark at at a different clock position means nothing unless you check both against their respective cover/tab assemblies.

Duke