Harmonic Balancer Help PLEASE!!
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Harmonic Balancer Help PLEASE!!
I have a problem and need some advise. I have a 1993, Inline 6, the harmonic balancer has moved in closer to the motor than it should. It has actually wore into the timing chain cover and oil pan. I called a local parts company and they have said the should be shims for the balancer. I also spoke to a friend and he has never heard of such a thing. Could some one please explain this to me, and if any one has a suggestion for the repair that would also be a big help.
Thank you very much for the advise.
Steve
1993 F150
I6 - 4x4
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I have never heard of shims for the balancer, and the whole concept of having shims implies that the balancer wearing inward would be normal, and it's not. I could be wrong, and you may want to call Ford, but I believe that a new balancer is what you need.
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Hey sfort,
Does your balancer have and outer ring and an inner ring with a thin piece of rubber between the two pieces or is it just one piece of metal machined?
I know there are several different kinds and if yours is a two piece version then that could easily explain it moving towards the timing chain cover as the rubber between the two parts can deteriorate and allow this. If so then all you need is a new balancer assembly installed.
If, on the other hand, it's a one piece version made of solid cast iron or steel then you could have serious problems with your crankshaft moving back and forth which would mean a complete engine overhaul or new crankshaft and bearings at a minimum.
It's been a long time since I was an active mechanic but based on my experience what I told you should help. If not then it's my $0.02 worth and good luck.
DaveMan
Does your balancer have and outer ring and an inner ring with a thin piece of rubber between the two pieces or is it just one piece of metal machined?
I know there are several different kinds and if yours is a two piece version then that could easily explain it moving towards the timing chain cover as the rubber between the two parts can deteriorate and allow this. If so then all you need is a new balancer assembly installed.
If, on the other hand, it's a one piece version made of solid cast iron or steel then you could have serious problems with your crankshaft moving back and forth which would mean a complete engine overhaul or new crankshaft and bearings at a minimum.
It's been a long time since I was an active mechanic but based on my experience what I told you should help. If not then it's my $0.02 worth and good luck.
DaveMan
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for both of the replies, I truly appreciate the help. The balancer is two separate pieces, an inner and an outer ring, and they came apart causing some damage. I did not know that they made different styles of balancers. If I had known I would have tried looking for a one piece balancer. I had a two year loan on the truck and I have a few more payments to go, how bad would a blown motor be now? Over all it was a $121.00 D.I.Y. project.
Thank You Much !!!
Steve
Thanks for both of the replies, I truly appreciate the help. The balancer is two separate pieces, an inner and an outer ring, and they came apart causing some damage. I did not know that they made different styles of balancers. If I had known I would have tried looking for a one piece balancer. I had a two year loan on the truck and I have a few more payments to go, how bad would a blown motor be now? Over all it was a $121.00 D.I.Y. project.
Thank You Much !!!
Steve