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1994Vib.RedGT

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YouTube - harmonic balancer

so looking at that, the angle might not be as good as i originally thought, but its kinda wobbly, can anyone tell me if this is something to be concerned about?

 

toyman

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1994Vib.RedGT said:

YouTube - harmonic balancer

so looking at that, the angle might not be as good as i originally thought, but its kinda wobbly, can anyone tell me if this is something to be concerned about?

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Wobbly balancers are NEVER good. It's a quick way to destroy an engine.

 

Venom351R

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Replace that as of yesterday!

 

1994Vib.RedGT

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that sucks I just replaced the friggin thing in 2005, and i havent put 20k on the motor since then, why would it be messed up again?

 

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its messed up cause they sux get a pioneer...

 

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save up money and buy an SFI balancer, you'll never have to replace it like you do oem units

 

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Even if its only a slight issue now, better to take care of it before it becomes a big issue unexpectedly. Ive seen them seperate and cause carnage, not to mention leaving you stranded. No sesne putting undo stress on the engine bearings, etc.

 

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1994Vib.RedGT said:

that sucks I just replaced the friggin thing in 2005, and i havent put 20k on the motor since then, why would it be messed up again?

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I would recommend a SFI Power Bond. There are others I'm sure but make it's a SFI certified unit.

 

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rockauto.com sells them for like $40 as opposed to ford for like 200. . . whats a sfi unit? Im new to the stang scene tryin to learn . . . thanks

 

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lazy_stang said:

rockauto.com sells them for like $40 as opposed to ford for like 200. . . whats a sfi unit? Im new to the stang scene tryin to learn . . . thanks

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A $40 balancer wouldn't cut it.

What Do the Letters "SFI" Stand For?

SFI was originally a foundation run by SEMA, the automotive aftermarket trade organization. The letters "SFI" stood for "SEMA Foundation, Inc." Although SFI is now completely independent from SEMA, the Foundation has retained the name SFI Foundation, Inc. but the "S" no longer means SEMA.


See this for info Power Bond harmonic balancers

Precision Parts Pty. Ltd

 

Dino Dino Bambino

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1994Vib.RedGT said:

YouTube - harmonic balancer

so looking at that, the angle might not be as good as i originally thought, but its kinda wobbly, can anyone tell me if this is something to be concerned about?

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You definitely need to replace that balancer as of yesterday as Redline_351R said. Not only is it wobbly but I can see a small piece of rubber sticking out from the back. If the outer ring decides to separate completely, and it can do it without warning, the damage could be catastrophic.

 

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slinging a balancer is never good

 

lazy_stang

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lol i just put one of those rockauto ones on, havent drove the car yet though waitin for the salt to go away. . . well see how it stands come summer anyhow. . .

 

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An El Cheapo will probably be ok, for a little while at least. I know all to well that when you're on a tight budget, just getting the car back on the road can be the #1 goal, not making it ready for blasts down the 1320!

 

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You better replace that thing asap and have someone look at it. Mine was a more severe problem. It was so wobbly that it came back and wore a hole in the front cover. When I took it off to replace it there were metal shavings from the main bearings. I had to pull the motor and do a lot of work to get it running again. But it put me to where I am now so I am not completely mad.

 

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Photo proof of what happens when a balancer seperates at high RPM

 

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ouch