[70Z28]

I have a Chevy small block 327 in a 1970 Camero Z28 and the other night the Harmonic Balancer came loose and fell off as I was driving. I looked for it on the side of the road but no luck. Now I need to replace it and the belt pulley but I don't know if it was a 6", 6.75" or 8".

Any suggestions how I can tell what size the motor needs? The end of the crank is threaded.

Thanks

 

[Jimmy Geske]

You should be able to get a size with the timing tab. Measure it from the tab to the crank center (minus a bit for clearence) and times two should make it clear what size was there before.

 

[Bumpstick]

If its a pre 70 engine it most likely came with a small 6" balancer... But the timing tab as stated would also basicly tell you what it had... You can use a balancer from a 350 but might have to remove the timing tab and install an aftermarket tab...?

 

[Glennk]

balancer

My 327 is a 69, and it has a 6.75 dia bal. If you go on ebay you can probably find a new one for your ride....JMHO.......GlennK

 

[70Z28]

Thanks! I have another problem.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I measured from the center of the crank to the timing tab and am somewhat sure that it was a 6" harmonic balancer. I have another issue now though. How do I install a new one? The hole in the end of the crank is not threaded.

Anyone have any idea how to install? How is the balancer held on?

 

[johnnya]

"The hole in the end of the crank is not threaded."

That's why the first one fell off.
Thread the crank to prevent it from falling off again.
JA