On Tue, 12 Aug 1997, Perry T. Hammock wrote:
> Love the thread - how about TR3 particulars.
> Can the fan be removed without affecting engine balance. I once read
>about someone out east who made harmonic dampeners for 3s and such to
>balance at low engine speed especially. Anyone tried this and have
>results?? Inquiring minds want to know.
Yes, you can do it... The harmonic balancer I know about comes
from British Frame & Engine (out west). the problem doesn't occur
at low RPMs though... It's the RPMs above 5,000 that create the
harmful vibes... I'm told harmful enough to break a crank (usually
at the 4th journal). BTW if you plan to make the switch you will
need to replace the pullies for both the generator, and water pump
(the water pump pulley comes in the HB kit). If you want cheaper,
I think someone on the list used a harmonic balancer from a Ford or
some such and had it machined to fit.
Greg Petrolati
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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