msmoorenburg
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Since I have changed directions on my power plant I no longer need this gem. It was purchased 8~10 years as a reproduction unit from the UK
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SV Harmonic Balancer $100
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msmoorenburg
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I can only assume so. It was purchased for a SIV or a SV car
agent86
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I believe you have to modify the balancer as described here: http://teae.org/adapting-an-oil-seal-to-the-timing-chain-cover-of-the-sunbeam-alpine-engine/
And since this balancer is designed as a replacement for the stock balancer I am 99% sure it would require the same modification to use with the new billet timing cover or any timing cover using the Chevy seal. In fact, in the photo you can see the grooves on the outside of the shaft that need to be sleeved over for use with the seal .
Edit: I watched the video. Yes, he recommends replacing the damper, but note: 1) he suggest buying a replacement from the company that makes the timing cover, that's the only place to get a damper that already fits the Chevy seal, and 2) he notes that many old dampers are in bad shape, which you can see visually. So if the rubber on your damper is not too decayed, and the outer rim is still aligned correctly, like the dampers on most of our Alpines, you can machine it and sleeve it as noted in the other referenced post. I have an original damper and original timing cover and have put over 20,000 miles on my car in past 8 years without the damper failing.
Tom
Edit: I watched the video. Yes, he recommends replacing the damper, but note: 1) he suggest buying a replacement from the company that makes the timing cover, that's the only place to get a damper that already fits the Chevy seal, and 2) he notes that many old dampers are in bad shape, which you can see visually. So if the rubber on your damper is not too decayed, and the outer rim is still aligned correctly, like the dampers on most of our Alpines, you can machine it and sleeve it as noted in the other referenced post. I have an original damper and original timing cover and have put over 20,000 miles on my car in past 8 years without the damper failing.
Tom
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mxp01
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My son lost the harmonic balancer of my 1964 SIV about two years ago. I haven't had the time or resources to get to replacing it. I'm out of the country, but will return briefly in June, So I want to undertake and complete this repair. My questions are:
- Is this still available?
- Will it work?
- Are there other questions that need to be answered before continuing (hint: my car has the stock timing cover)?
Let me know,
Mike Pennell
- Is this still available?
- Will it work?
- Are there other questions that need to be answered before continuing (hint: my car has the stock timing cover)?
Let me know,
Mike Pennell
Alpine1479
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Balancer For Sale
I have been rebuilding my 1724 engine and found a fracture in the balancer.
So, that said, I'm looking for a replacement. If you still have it and want to let go of it , I would like it. I have a 1966 SV under restoration in Reno Nevada.
Thanks
Steve
775-787-3996
I have been rebuilding my 1724 engine and found a fracture in the balancer.
So, that said, I'm looking for a replacement. If you still have it and want to let go of it , I would like it. I have a 1966 SV under restoration in Reno Nevada.
Thanks
Steve
775-787-3996
msmoorenburg
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Item is sold