Which balancer are your running?
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I just ran into a problem while preparing my engine for the season. Every winter , I back off the valves and pull the distributor. I just adjusted the valves and dropped in the distributor. I hit the key and I get a fireworks show from my carb. WTF... I check everything a few times, dont see anything wrong. I get the balancer to #1 TDC, pull the #1 plug.... NO PISTON!!! Get the bore scope, the piston is not up, its 3/4 of the way up. I look at the balancer, the hub spun out of the rubber. The first question you will ask me is.. Whos balancer? There is a story behind it, when I bought this rotating assembly from a local engine shop, they talked me into using their SFI balancer, not the more expensive ATI. I should have gone with my instincts and not listened to him. Too late now.
So, the question is, which balancer are you running. I have an NA 540, Dart Big "M" block, Callies Dragon slayer crank..
So, the question is, which balancer are you running. I have an NA 540, Dart Big "M" block, Callies Dragon slayer crank..
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ATI .. have run it since 99 about 290 hrs..
sent it back for rebuild this winter.. they said it was in great shape..
The cover is faded, and it was another $100 to replace. At that point, I would have rather of bought another one..
I have been real happy with my ATI ,,!!
sent it back for rebuild this winter.. they said it was in great shape..
The cover is faded, and it was another $100 to replace. At that point, I would have rather of bought another one..
I have been real happy with my ATI ,,!!
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ati for me 130 hours thats one of the only things that has not broke................http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=587907&t=9228
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yup super dampner.....the link should work......when it open just click play..............its the new 540 cam break in and first start
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=587907&t=9228
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=587907&t=9228
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yup super dampner.....the link should work......when it open just click play..............its the new 540 cam break in and first start
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=587907&t=9228
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=587907&t=9228
weres the tail pipes? sounds good
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I will check the PN.. in a while.
Back in 98.. the PN was ATI 917060. Got it from Chet Herbert Cams. Best price at the time.. I would think the PN hasnt changed..
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Back in 98.. the PN was ATI 917060. Got it from Chet Herbert Cams. Best price at the time.. I would think the PN hasnt changed..
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I just ran into a problem while preparing my engine for the season. Every winter , I back off the valves and pull the distributor. I just adjusted the valves and dropped in the distributor. I hit the key and I get a fireworks show from my carb. WTF... I check everything a few times, dont see anything wrong. I get the balancer to #1 TDC, pull the #1 plug.... NO PISTON!!! Get the bore scope, the piston is not up, its 3/4 of the way up. I look at the balancer, the hub spun out of the rubber. The first question you will ask me is.. Whos balancer? There is a story behind it, when I bought this rotating assembly from a local engine shop, they talked me into using their SFI balancer, not the more expensive ATI. I should have gone with my instincts and not listened to him. Too late now.
So, the question is, which balancer are you running. I have an NA 540, Dart Big "M" block, Callies Dragon slayer crank..
So, the question is, which balancer are you running. I have an NA 540, Dart Big "M" block, Callies Dragon slayer crank..