BSCC- Harmonic Balancer/Engine Mount

[Dave, Cynde & Elliot Silvia]

Lionel is right. Don't wait.  I have seen plenty of those come apart and cut right into the filter.  You won't know your in trouble until the oil pressure light comes on and by then it will be too late - scored bearings and/or seized engine - not good.  
-Dave


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: lionelsgarage at aol.com 
  To: bsc-list at corvair.org 
  Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 8:48 PM
  Subject: Re: BSCC- Harmonic Balancer/Engine Mount


  The problem with your harmonic balancer is that when it comes apart it will destroy the oil filter and if you are tooling down the road good by engine. 
  Lionel Bernard

  Tech Adviser
  BSC





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Pete's Trash <cuipenski at bellsouth.net>
  To: Bay State Corvairs (MA) <bsc-list at corvair.org>
  Sent: Sun, Mar 7, 2010 7:47 pm
  Subject: Re: BSCC- Harmonic Balancer/Engine Mount


  B433CDFE-B71C-42C2-A5C1-D34C076A9851 cid:667A6522-5EF7-49F1-924F-D9CD0721D551 no-repeat #ffffff right bottom X-ASN,X-ASH,X-AN,X-AP,X-AD ; Jay,....What you see is aged rubber.Rubber has a shelf life of about 7 yrs.,and it will harden and crack.It basically looses it's softness,and may distort a little.Out of the 28 Corvair's that I have had over the years,I have never replaced any of these parts,due to failure.Save the money.Tires are a different story.They will seperate due to aging,and fly apart.My personal opinion is to drive as is,and not worry about these items,especially the balancer.I would recheck,and look for vibration when engine running.Both items mentioned are designed to absorb vibration.Hopefully,other members send along input.I have been a auto tech my entire career.Let see what the arm chair expert's have to say.  Pete Cuipenski, Fanning Springs,Fl. 




        -------Original Message-------

        From: jrg478 at aol.com
        Date: 3/7/2010 5:40:21 PM
        To: bsc-list at corvair.org
        Subject: BSCC- Harmonic Balancer/Engine Mount


        I am begining to think about replacing the balancer and the engine mount on my '67 110. 
        The rubber on the mount is dry, cracked and it is slightly dipped in the center. 
        The rubber is cracked on the balancer. 

        I have attached pictures of the items. 

        Are there any other signs I should be looking for? 

        Does it make sense to replace both of these items at the same time? 

        Just looking for some input, as both items are expensive. 

        Thank you in advance -

        Jay Green


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