Squeeky balancer

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Dec 28, 2001 | 09:17 PM

Huckster's '84 TA

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From: Austin, Texas

Car: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 5.0L

Transmission: TH700-R4

Squeeky balancer

I have a 305 in my fbody and the balancer rubs against the timing cover. Is there some kind of spacer or something that I could get to go between them or what? I have pulled the balancer twice and put it back on with space inbetween the two but it seems to move back on me. Thanx.

Dec 28, 2001 | 10:18 PM

R.O.B.

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Sounds like the balancer went bad. Same thing happened to me. Just replace it.

Dec 28, 2001 | 10:25 PM

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Yep, if its rubbing on the timing cover, its time to replace it. Soon would be good, before it rubs a hole in the cover.

Jan 1, 2002 | 08:06 PM

No4NJunk

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From: Greenville S.C.

Car: 87 Grand National

Engine: 3.8 SFI Turbo

Transmission: BRF 200R4

The rubber that sits between the inside and outside of the harmonic balancer is probably worn away and so the outer part is sliding back ( hence the rubbing). i would replace this as soon as possible but until then spray WD-40 to keep heat down. The lubrication will slow the process of rubbing the metal away and will temporarily take care of the noise.