Re: 390

From: Chad Evans (hemidak@msn.com)
Date: Fri Jun 13 2003 - 12:25:41 EDT


I thought the 360 mags were externally balanced and the 318 mags were the
ones that were balanced internally?

----- Original Message -----
From: "BARRY OLIVER" <DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: DML: 390

>
> I was thinking to balance the unbalanbed one would involve some careful
> drilling/milling/ grinding, but I dunno how much work it is to do...
> Mebbie the balanced one is a "close" plug and play sort of a part, and the
> unbalanced one is for true customazation...
>
> >>> jbattles@bankfinancial.com 06/13/03 10:18AM >>>
>
> I dunno if there's really that big of a difference in that scenario. I do
> know chrysler engines are all internally balanced though, so I'm not sure
> how much of a difference that makes. Anyone care to elaborate?
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""BARRY OLIVER"" <DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us> wrote in message
> news:see99b0a.000@mail.dhs.state.il.us...
> >
> > Uh, no, that's not what I meant. He was asking the difference between
> > two
> parts, the only differences that I could see from the info given is the
> one
> that wasn't balanced was $400 cheaper. Since I have never took apart any
> engine more complicated than a flathead Willys, I don't know if paying for
> the unbalanced one and balancing it yourself [or having the shop do it for
> you] is worth the $400....
> >
> > >>> jbattles@bankfinancial.com 06/13/03 09:03AM >>>
> >
> > ""BARRY OLIVER"" <DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us> wrote in message
> > news:see98c30.096@mail.dhs.state.il.us...
> > >
> > > wow, $400 to balance a crank? is that worth it??
> > >
> >
> > You tell me Barry... If you just spent a few thousand on a new motor,
> would
> > you mind spending $400 to balance your crank so it lasts a good long
> time???
> > Seems worth it to me, a little pricey (I've paid less) but definately
> worth
> > it.
> >
> > --
> > - Josh
> > Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> >
> >
> >
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