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MSL · 05-19-2003, 01:49 AM

Well i had a frustartaing day. i started doing the timing chain and new balancer project. well things just did not go my way i get the balancer of as you all remeber i had posted it was wobbling and when i got it off it was gone the seals everything about it was gone. so i decided to compare the new balancer to the old to make sure it was the right size nope the new one is 8 inch my old one is a 6inch and nobody in town has one in stock so i have to order it. then i smash my thumb and cut my finger cuss out my truck.lol And i pull timing cover off and its got the orignal timing chain worn out all to heck. anywyas i noticed a nice groove on the tip of the crank im not sure from what but something has been riding on it. I hope it wont hurt anything also the crankshft keys or dowels are worn out and they where a pain to remove. ahh what a day and i didnt get anything accomplished.

vycc · 05-19-2003, 02:41 AM

GOD!!! no wonder our wifes tell us we're nutz for working on our truck ourselves

82 Silverado 4X · 05-19-2003, 04:33 PM

If by chance that groove in the crank is in the area where the front seal in the timing cover rides it would be a good idea to fix it before you put it all back together. I beleive someone makes a kit to offset the front seal so it rides out away from the grooved area.

MSL · 05-19-2003, 04:54 PM

No the groove isnt on the crank surface its on the tip of the nose of the crank. I think i should be ok im hoping.

Ya are wives think where nuts but hey atleast you get the satisfaction of knowing you fixed it or messed it up even worse.lol

solidaxel · 05-19-2003, 06:42 PM

Dosen't the H-balancer ride all the way on the crank.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-19-2003, 06:45 PM

welcome to the world of old trucks.. ive got the same problems with my 1986..... makes me wanna go get a brand new silverado

**swervin ervin** · 05-19-2003, 08:45 PM

Yeah Bob, but what fun would it be to just get in and drive? I don't know if I would like it not having anything to work on or fix.

MSL · 05-20-2003, 05:10 AM

Ya sometimes i wonder what i was thinking buying my truck but it is what i wanted. well the morons around town cant understand the difference btween a 6 3/4 inch balancer to a 8 inch. i finnaly got to talk to a smart guy at performance motorsports thats the best place here to go to get parts he finnaly orderd the right balancer that i need and it will be here today. in the eman time the tool i rented is costing me by the day. And to top it all off i went to step up in my truck to positon my new timing chain and i put my foot through my grill

man i was mad i was throwing stuff all over. Now i have to buy a new grill my truck is going to look like crap until i can replace it. after calming down i finnaly got my timing chain on and cover.hope it doesnt leak

BigRed · 05-20-2003, 08:34 AM

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Originally posted by MSL
And to top it all off i went to step up in my truck to positon my new timing chain and i put my foot through my grill man i was mad i was throwing stuff all over. Now i have to buy a new grill my truck is going to look like crap until i can replace it. after calming down i finnaly got my timing chain on and cover.hope it doesnt leak

Well, that's one positive! You now have an excuxe to go out and buy you a new billet grille!

MSL · 05-20-2003, 02:34 PM

Ya that would be nice if i could get my balancer. i guess the guy at performance is just as dumb as the rest i asked for 6 3/4 blamncer and they order a 8inch. so now im out of a balancer nobody carrys them and everytime i order one they get the wrong one. i would order from summit but i have to send a money order which will take more time than i have. I live in apt's and have to work onmy truck at in laws and they dont like my stuff being there to long. needles to say we dont exactly get along to well. so another day and im not happy

05-19-2003, 01:49 AM	#1
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Frustarting day. Well i had a frustartaing day. i started doing the timing chain and new balancer project. well things just did not go my way i get the balancer of as you all remeber i had posted it was wobbling and when i got it off it was gone the seals everything about it was gone. so i decided to compare the new balancer to the old to make sure it was the right size nope the new one is 8 inch my old one is a 6inch and nobody in town has one in stock so i have to order it. then i smash my thumb and cut my finger cuss out my truck.lol And i pull timing cover off and its got the orignal timing chain worn out all to heck. anywyas i noticed a nice groove on the tip of the crank im not sure from what but something has been riding on it. I hope it wont hurt anything also the crankshft keys or dowels are worn out and they where a pain to remove. ahh what a day and i didnt get anything accomplished.

05-19-2003, 02:41 AM	#2
vycc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Victoria,BC Canada Posts: 125	GOD!!! no wonder our wifes tell us we're nutz for working on our truck ourselves __________________ 1981 GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton SWB 4X4

05-19-2003, 04:33 PM	#3
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	If by chance that groove in the crank is in the area where the front seal in the timing cover rides it would be a good idea to fix it before you put it all back together. I beleive someone makes a kit to offset the front seal so it rides out away from the grooved area. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

05-19-2003, 06:42 PM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Dosen't the H-balancer ride all the way on the crank. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-19-2003, 06:45 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	welcome to the world of old trucks.. ive got the same problems with my 1986..... makes me wanna go get a brand new silverado __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-19-2003, 04:54 PM	#4
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	No the groove isnt on the crank surface its on the tip of the nose of the crank. I think i should be ok im hoping. Ya are wives think where nuts but hey atleast you get the satisfaction of knowing you fixed it or messed it up even worse.lol

05-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yeah Bob, but what fun would it be to just get in and drive? I don't know if I would like it not having anything to work on or fix. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-20-2003, 05:10 AM	#8
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Ya sometimes i wonder what i was thinking buying my truck but it is what i wanted. well the morons around town cant understand the difference btween a 6 3/4 inch balancer to a 8 inch. i finnaly got to talk to a smart guy at performance motorsports thats the best place here to go to get parts he finnaly orderd the right balancer that i need and it will be here today. in the eman time the tool i rented is costing me by the day. And to top it all off i went to step up in my truck to positon my new timing chain and i put my foot through my grill man i was mad i was throwing stuff all over. Now i have to buy a new grill my truck is going to look like crap until i can replace it. after calming down i finnaly got my timing chain on and cover.hope it doesnt leak

05-20-2003, 02:34 PM	#10
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Ya that would be nice if i could get my balancer. i guess the guy at performance is just as dumb as the rest i asked for 6 3/4 blamncer and they order a 8inch. so now im out of a balancer nobody carrys them and everytime i order one they get the wrong one. i would order from summit but i have to send a money order which will take more time than i have. I live in apt's and have to work onmy truck at in laws and they dont like my stuff being there to long. needles to say we dont exactly get along to well. so another day and im not happy

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