<VV> Harmonic Balancer

[Jim Becker]

You can use a late model one piece cast pulley and avoid the rivet problem 
too.

Jim Becker

-----Original Message----- 
From: FrankDuVal via VirtualVairs
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:10 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re:  Harmonic Balancer

Pros:

None

Cons:

You need the special 1964 rear engine mount and all associated hardware,
or space the mount bracket off the engine with washers. This is to allow
fan belt changes! Note, do not space so far the correct  rear toe
adjustment is not possible.

A known failure part (OK, 25 to 50 year life) is introduced into the
system. Of course, I've seen those stamped 145 cu in pulleys get loose
rivets and fail also.....


So, if the rivets failed in your existing stamped pulley and you have a
good balancer sitting there... go for it.

Awaiting more responses.

Frank DuVal


On 3/21/2020 9:36 AM, Brian via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Just to take a break from all the carburetor mystery talk, here's today's 
> question.  What are the pros and cons of installing a Harmonic Balancer on 
> a 145 ci engine?