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Old 05-15-2019, 09:42 PM   #1
Ruth
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Default Harmonic Balancer

Model A Harmonic Balancer discussion continued from earlier Thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...bration+damper

I felt I was high jacking this thread on Gear Backlash by continuing to ask questions on Engine Restorations LTD Harmonic Balancer so I started this new thread.

From previous thread;
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Originally Posted by Ruth View Post
I have never seen a Harmonic balancer pulley for a Model A. It sounds like an excellent idea. Are they only available in New Zealand?
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Originally Posted by wensum View Post
The new Zealand made Damper is the same size as the original pulley but only a little bit deeper. The cost including shipping is very reasonable. "These dampers are made by Murray Horn in Levin N.Z. His Company is Engine Restorations Ltd. His email is [email protected]
Murray says this is the best way to contact him.
The dampers are a straight fit to replace the standard Model A pulley. An added benefit is a shallow reverse scroll in the rope seal area to help contain oil.
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Yes the replacement harmonic balancer pulley simply replaces the original pulley. However, due to its extra depth it sits quite close to the front spring U bolts, and it is necessary to install the fan belt before fitting the pulley as one can't feed a fan belt in once the pulley is installed
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I carry a linked belt in both cars with the harmonic balancers. This makes it easy to replace a broken belt. These linked belts are good for tens of thousands of miles.
SAJ in NZ
After some thought and talking to Murray I decides to try one of his harmonic Balancers.

I received my harmonic balancer today. Nice piece. Weighs 5 - 5 1/2 lbs. Can I assume with the “reverse scroll” that a modern lip seal can not be used? I’m running a modern seal now.

I did pose this question to Murray but have not heard back yet. I was just wondering if anyone on the Barn had experience with this.





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