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Re: Ford Harmonic Ballancer

To: "bl" <bricklin@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Ford Harmonic Ballancer
From: "Rick at High Tech Coatings" <rick@hightechcoatings.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 05:30:58 -0500
It is a standard for 351Windsor balancer for a passenger car, it is a 28oz
imbalance. They are available aftermarket everywhere



On 11/4/2007 3:54:28 PM, John T. Blair (jblair1948@cox.net) 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




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