The 408 "kit" was sold to me as a balanced kit. Does that mean it should
have been internally balanced?
Still curious how this is done exactly. I know the spec sheet of the
pistons state the weight of each one (all 524 - 526 grams).
Are 360's externally balanced with the balancer or converter?
If a 360 needs a new harmonic balancer or torque converter, how do they
determine where counter weight are placed and where do they go?
Thanks again,
James
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From: "Gary Hedlin" <superdak@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:28 PM
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: Re: DML: Internal vs. External Balance
>
> Usually an engine that's been worked on has had the internals balanced
> (rods,pistons, crank) prior to assembly. An external balanced engine
> uses counterweights on the converter or harmonic balancer. Most of the
> time... Unless the engine builder is a complete idiot (experience from a
> 340 project Im working on).
>
>
> Gary Hedlin
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 27, 2010, at 8:41 PM, "Jamie Calder" <jcalder3@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> How are internal rotating assemblies balanced?
>> And external?
>> Can a visual inspection clearly tell weather a 408 short block is
>> internally or externally balanced? (got to answer some ebay q's)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> James
>
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