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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: gpday06 on February 11, 2007, 02:08:00 am

Title: harmonic balancer
Post by: gpday06 on February 11, 2007, 02:08:00 am
i had my front crank seal go out, so i tore the front of the engine apart and went ahead and replaced the timing chain and both sprockets, and i see that on the harmonic balancer there is a shiny "wear" spot from the old seal where the h.b. has been worn down,and im wondering if thsi is normal? and do i have to replace the h.b. or will it be fine to re-install? thanks for the help!  '79 c10 - 350c.i.

Title: Re: harmonic balancer
Post by: Blazin on February 11, 2007, 07:58:00 am
I would clean it up with emry cloth. Then use a strait edge and see if its still flat.  

Title: Re: harmonic balancer
Post by: VileZambonie on February 11, 2007, 08:07:00 am
Your auto parts store should sell a seal and bushing kit for cheap. You put the bushing on the damper and it's like brand new. This is a common problem