I used a Professional Products harmonic balancer. It's available in both 28
and 50 oz-inch, short like the 260's, has both 3 and 4 hole pulley patterns,
and three sets of engraved and painted timing marks to suit any of the timing
covers available for the smallblock engine. If you're very particular you
would still want to degree the engine yourself, at least to figure out if
there was any error between the marks and your pointer, but they are
definitely very visible with any timing light.
Cheers,
Theo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of A. C. Tynes
> Sent: January 11, 2011 11:55 AM
> To: Gyroplanes@aol.com; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] More 302 questions
>
> Tom,
>
> Ford switched to a 50 oz/in external balance in 1985 which uses a
> combination
> of counterweights in the flywheel and harmonic balancer.
>
> Therefore, the 260 flywheel can not be used. You might be able to use
> the 260
> clutch if the bolt holes line up (or you have a later flywheel re-
> drilled),
> but, if I recall correctly, it is smaller than the later clutches and
> may not
> stand up to the 302.
>
> If the harmonic balancer on the engine isn't new, I would suggest
> replacing it
> now since it is relatively inexpensive and is probably a pain in the
> behind to
> change in the car. Both harmonic balancers and flywheels are available
> from
> Ford and the aftermarket. You must be careful, however, that the crank
> pulley
> lines up with your other pulleys. Sorry I don't have those dimensions.
>
> Also, you want to be sure your starter lines up with the new flywheel
> and
> matches the number of teeth on the flywheel.
>
> HTH,
> A. C. Tynes
> New Orleans
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Gyroplanes@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:29 AM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] More 302 questions
>
> Hi Guys,
> I'm getting closer to finishing my 302 build-up. I really appreciate
> your
> previous wisdom and help.
>
> I have the 1985 carb & roller 302.
>
> 1) I need to use the STOCK crank damper due to balance issues,
> correct?
> What about timing marks?
>
> 2) Flywheel. I do not have the 1985 flywheel. I do have the stock 260
> flywheel and clutch mechanisms. Can this stuff be re-used? If not, any
> recommendations?
>
> I DO have the proper bell housing for my top loader and this crankcase
> (thanks to a luck flea market find)
>
> Tom Milton
>
>
> Lansing, IL.
> 1964 Tiger project
> B382000257
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