Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

[84 c10 o skool]

Hey guys.. I install my ATI harmonic balancer on my sbc. I also installed a

different timing chain cover. So when I went to install the timing tab I could

not see the timing marks on the balancer.

Did I do something wrong? I installed the balancer with the installer kit.

Or do I need to purchase a timing tab from the same maker as the timing

chain cover??

thanks.

 

[firebane]

You need to find TDC and match the timing tab to the balancer.

 

[84 c10 o skool]

the tab covers the entire width of the balancer..

 

[84 c10 o skool]

the balancer went on with no problem. When it bottomed out it stop and so did I.

 

[firebane]

Wrong timing tab. Because you are using an aftermarket balancer you will need a pointer style like this: http://www.onedirt.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/11/ati-performance-918950.jpeg

 

[84 c10 o skool]

Bought the timing pointer for my ati 6.235 damper.

Right fit and looks good, it should for paying $40.00 for it.
Will post pics..

 

[84 c10 o skool]

here is the new timing tab Mildolon tab for 6.325 ATI Damper.

I called about the clearance and the rep told me that it is suppose to be a really close tolerance. Damper moves freely and does not hit the timing tab.

blue tap is when I was finding TDC and marking it.

 

[MikeB]

Were you able to line up the pointer with the "0" mark at TDC?

What a shame you won't have a cheesy chrome timing tab to reflect the light back into your face.

That thing wouldn't have worked with a stock damper.

 

[firebane]

LOL I installed that exact same pointer and it interfered with my power steering pump brackets.

 

[84 c10 o skool]

Yea.

TDC was right at 0 on the damper!

Don't know if I was lucky or everything is line up right and nothing moved on me.

Hope all goes on good and not have n e problems!