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Swamplizard 09-04-2018 07:32 AM

Which harmonic balancer?
 
Good morning.

Merc 454 Mag going 177 blower. Looking to replace old dried out balancer. What do you smart guys recommend? Motor will never see 5000 rpm.

Thanks!

f_inscreenname 09-04-2018 10:12 AM

I've been told by many reputable motor builders to stay away from Liquid filled balancers. Boats sit to long and the liquid will settle which in turn will break the snout off the crank.

Bajaorlando 09-04-2018 12:28 PM

I used these and they were of good quality

SB 09-04-2018 12:37 PM

Excuse me for a second since I have known and helped swampy for prob over 12 years. Swampy, Don't get the dampners linked just above my post. A bunch have separated and flown across dyno rooms even. Doh !

Swamp, are your current 454's mark IV, gen V or Gen VI.

abones 09-04-2018 12:51 PM

Has any one had issues with stock GMPD Dampners? for 5K and under use..

F-2 Speedy 09-04-2018 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4647225)
Excuse me for a second since I have known and helped swampy for prob over 12 years. Swampy, Don't get the dampners linked just above my post. A bunch have separated and flown across dyno rooms even. Doh !

Swamp, are your current 454's mark IV, gen V or Gen VI.

But 3 peeps have given them a 5 star rating...........:D

SB 09-04-2018 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4647237)
But 3 peeps have given them a 5 star rating...........:D

Before the engine or car or boat ever ran and went somewhere. It's the Ebay way. 5 stars ! Looks great.I'm sure will work as great. Quick shipping ! :)

Crude Intentions 09-04-2018 01:51 PM

This is what I’m running on gen 6 502s. Recommended by Joe (mild thunder) timing marks all the way around and seems like a nice piece so far.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pbb-pb1018ss

Tahoe540 09-04-2018 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by Crude Intentions (Post 4647249)
This is what I’m running on gen 6 502s. Recommended by Joe (mild thunder) timing marks all the way around and seems like a nice piece so far.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pbb-pb1018ss

Also run the same brand on my Mark IV 555. Nice piece for the price.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9555025409.jpg

Baja Rooster 09-04-2018 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by Crude Intentions (Post 4647249)
This is what I’m running on gen 6 502s. Recommended by Joe (mild thunder) timing marks all the way around and seems like a nice piece so far.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pbb-pb1018ss

You’d need that before balancing a Gen vi yes?


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