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Cignificant

07-05-2006 01:35 PM

Do I need to rebalance?

Externally balanced 540 (509ci with Skat crank). Everything was balanced last summer when I assembled the engine.

Somehow my starter knocked some teeth off of my flywheel. I've ordered a new one already (GM Part# 14096987), but am wondering if the rotating assembly has to be rebalanced? I think I've read where it would be recommended, but I don't think I'm going to have time to get it done before our Poker Run here in Richmond (July14th).

Wobble

07-05-2006 02:02 PM

Re: Do I need to rebalance?

I'd take the old flywheel and get a new gear installed, probably end up a lot closer to balance than a new flywheel.

Biggus

07-05-2006 02:05 PM

Re: Do I need to rebalance?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobble

I'd take the old flywheel and get a new gear installed, probably end up a lot closer to balance than a new flywheel.

Yup, slap a new ring gear on your balanced flywheel.

How's it goin' Steve!!!!!

Cignificant

07-05-2006 04:26 PM

Re: Do I need to rebalance?

I talked to my machine shop this afternoon. I didn't even know the ring gear came off. Anyway, I just got back from NAPA with a new ring gear.

Thanks for the replies....

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