Hello all , I am new to the board and I am looking for info related to the above. I currantly have a 1949 Chevy truck in progress, a 1951 Chevy Deluxe 2 dr coupe, a 1972 GMC Jimmy convert.
Q= I am looking for info on a 400 SBC balancing, I have a 400 SBC that I used as a power plant in another ride and now would like to use it again but convert it from Automatic to a 4 spd. What flywheel do I use?
The 400 SBC is balanced at the flywheel ? Correct?
I would also like to go all roller with this engine, does anyone know who produces a entire roller kit ?
I mainly deal in old power and the 400 is kinda new to me.
Thanks for the info
Brother Bob
yes you will need a 400 eternal fly wheel they are different than the 454 and are pricy and hard to find an alternative is to buy a spacer weight that goes between the flywheel and the crank that simulates the imbalance you can get them from$15-30.00 depending who you get it from.
Thanks Bob!
I found a couple that I can order but they are pricey.
Q= the ones I have found are 14 " and all the clutch kits seem to be 10.5 " standard, will this work with a Saginaw 4 spd ? Different bell housing ? I did not see the balancing weight ? That would allow me to use 350 stuff and make things much easier, info ?
Thanks again,
Bob <img src="graemlins/crash.gif" border="0" alt="[crash]" />
if you go with the 350 flyweal you will have to use a 350 harmonic balencer and get the whole thing internaly balanced. It just coast me $400 and i was abel to get away without heavy metal, buying the 400 flyweal might be chaeper.
if you go with the 350 flyweal you will have to use a 350 harmonic balencer and get the whole thing internaly balanced. It just coast me $400 and i was abel to get away without heavy metal, buying the 400 flyweal might be chaeper.
brobob speedway in nebraska has the balance plates, you still need the 400 front balancer with this setup. chevy made two different size belhousings large bell will take a 12" clutch most street cars use 10 1/2" or 11" setup the small only uses 10"-10 1/2" clutch. count your flywheel ring gear teeth.the two different flywheels take a different starter, make sure your tooth count is the same.
Thanks again Bob,
Advice taken, I will purchase a 350 flywheel and the balancer plate . I am collecting parts for this build up and as soon as some of my other rides sell this one will get 100 % of my attention.
Dont guess we can post pics here? I would show you what she looks like. <img src="graemlins/crash.gif" border="0" alt="[crash]" />
You can post pics. Hit your paofile icon and it tells you how touplosd and add them to your album.
Listen to BOBCRMAN@aol.com he knows what hes talking about.
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