<VV> Fwd: [FC] Harmonic balancers..../Paul Harvey

[J R Read_HML]

Chuckles,

Had I provided an answer, it would have read something like this:

SFAIK, there is no problem with putting an HB on a lower hp (earlier) engine 
aside from the fact that you need to keep an eye on its condition as time 
goes by.  They are (at least the GM ones) know to separate after a 
considerable number of years (something over 20) - making the timing appear 
to be incorrect and/or turning the oil filter into a geyser.  Is there a 
need for one on an 80hp engine?  GM didn't seem to think so.

On a 110 or higher hp engine, definitely use the HB.  I don't know if a 102 
needs one or not - but I'm sure someone does.  I've never had any engine 
less than 110, so don't have a great deal of experience with the EMs.  If 
your 102 came with a pulley, likely it is correct for that engine.  Lon's 
catalog might answer that question for you - I didn't look.

So, once you have confirmed that a solid pulley is OK for a 102, SAVE your 
money for some other parts or service.

Happy?

Later, JR
CCE and CORSA member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater 500 Coupe "icemobile" 4/140 (50%)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis Armer" <carmerjr at mindspring.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 11:34 PM
Subject: <VV> Fwd: [FC] Harmonic balancers..../Paul Harvey


>I would encourage all the "sages" that answered to the list about this 
>post, which is Merv's original post,
> to maybe reconsider parts of their answers so the answers are applicable 
> to what Merv originally posted and
> asked ;-)
>
> "A question fully asked and half answered is to assume and we all know 
> that assuming can make a "
>
> Author Unknown
>
> da Chuckster
> Chuck Armer
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>
>>From: "Merv Krull" <krupross at sunwave.net>
>>
>>Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:42:46 -0700
>>
>>Subject: [FC] Harmonic balancers....
>>
>>Hi All!
>>
>>Just wondering.... is a harmonic balancer a good idea for all Corvair 
>>engines or are there some engines that it would actually be a problem?
>>
>>The ever so smooth running car engine that was transplanted into my GB has 
>>a YN in the code to make it a 61 98 hp or a 62 102 hp or a 63 102 hp or a 
>>64 110 hp.
>>
>>It has a draft tube, but the shroud has a patch over the pcv hole and the 
>>balance tube between the carbs  has the pcv nipple covered. That rules out 
>>the 61 and 62 versions (maybe).
>>
>>It has a solid pulley, which makes it a 61 or 62 cuz the 63s all had 
>>harmonic balancers.
>>
>>Like some folks have already pointed out, I need to read the numbers on 
>>the heads to be sure.
>>
>>But back to the question. Should I leave the solid pulley on or order a 
>>new harmonic balancer?
>>
>>toodles
>>Merv Krull
>>Salmon Arm, BC
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