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5LiterFever

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Well my damn balancer (stock) is shot, needs to be replaced. Should I just go get a stock replacement from Ford or look into an aftermarket one? If aftermarket what should I look for?
 

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Most people have a Romac.
 
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A aftermarket balancers are always nice, but if you dont wanna fork out the $$$$, on that stock motor a stock replacement will work fine.

the h/b has to pressed on, so unless you have a press you will have to take it too any local shop, after the last time I spun the rubber on mine, I took it down to my local shop and they pressed it on for about 50 bucks.

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What are you talking about, pressed on? I have never had to use a press with a harmonic balancer, whether stock or aftermarket.
 

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Had mine off of my '83 about a dozen times, always needed a puller, but never needed to press it on. Pulled it on with the bolt. Worked fine.
 

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maypo59 said:
Had mine off of my '83 about a dozen times, always needed a puller, but never needed to press it on. Pulled it on with the bolt. Worked fine.
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Did it the same way he said. If your not looking into spending a lot of money and want a decent balancer, check out the powerbond balancers. I think they go for around $170 which is a lot cheaper than the romac. It may not be as nice, but it'll be a lot better than stock.
 

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called ford today and ordered a stock replacement. $117.50, done deal. i only need this motor to run for another 8-12 months as i will be putting in a brand new 331 so i went the cheapest route.
 

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5LiterFever said:
called ford today and ordered a stock replacement. $117.50, done deal. i only need this motor to run for another 8-12 months as i will be putting in a brand new 331 so i went the cheapest route.
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Could've bought a nice Romac and then kept it for the 331

Dave
 

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yeah I've been through two balancers in two years, stock is crap. Rated at 4500 RPMs
 

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HairyCanary said:
Could've bought a nice Romac and then kept it for the 331

Dave
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82/83+ (cant remember, it was one of those years) to current 5.0 have a 50oz imbalance. just about every stroker out there uses a 28oz imbalance so you would need a different balancer
 

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I have mine out many times , it;s easy, just go in AutoZone and rent tool
I have street/race aftermarket balancer from www.50resto.com for $82 shipped , good and cheap
 

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stock is crap. Rated at 4500 RPMs
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Really? I didnt know that crap!
 

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You can get Romacs Brand new off Ebay for $220 or less, sometimes $200. I got mine for $220. Just waiting to be put on now.
 

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Here you go http://secure.50resto.com/product1.cfm?SID=1&Product_ID=1733
 
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5LiterFever said:
called ford today and ordered a stock replacement. $117.50, done deal. i only need this motor to run for another 8-12 months as i will be putting in a brand new 331 so i went the cheapest route.
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i really hope that it lasts that long. when my balancer went, i replaced it with a stock replacement. 2000 miles later it was wobbling again. my romac is well over a year old now and still spins flawlessly. i could have saved over $100 had i just done it right the first time. hopefully, the stocker works out better for you than it did for me.
 

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yeah i hope it lasts too. unfortunately i didnt have time to sit and wait for a new one to be shipped here, im goin out of town for the weekend and need to drive.....anyway im about to go start workin on this thing.
 
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