Harmonic balancer

[Windsor]

What would you guys suggest for a harmonic balancer for my '68 383? Tried to check the timing today and noticed that it isn't right. Timing mark is almost even with the pass side oil pan flange. I looked at one that jegs has http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/516035/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710712038&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=230006180000850296&cadevice=m&gclid=CPGF2u2o1cECFQOSfgodw18A8A
What do you guys think? Gotta stay on the low $ side. Just had back surgery, so it won't be getting changed right away (have to pull the entire front clip off to get to it).

[moparnation74]

Just curious, what made you decide to check timing?

Are you running vacuum advance?

[Windsor]

I am not running vac adv. I decided to check the timing because I wanted to see what it was after changing the carb. Runs good on the Mighty Demon when warmed up, but still a bit rich, and rich as all hell when cold. But, I decided to put on one that has a choke to make it easier to use the car in the cooler weather.
Checking it is a pain in the ...  In order to check it, I have to aim the light between the v-belt and waterpump then look at the timing tab by snaking my inspection camera between my front plate mount, water pump and water manifold.

[firefighter3931]

The Jegs balancer looks fine but if you're looking for something a bit more economical the Mancini pro-street balancer is a good choice as well for a street car. 

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/prostreet1.html

This unit works with both cast crank & forged crank applications and is rated at 12,500 rpm. It's important to remove the bolt-on weights if using on a forged crank with internal balancing. Just a heads up if you decide to go this route 

Speedy recovery from the back surgery 


Ron

[Windsor]

Thanks Ron. I didn't see that one when I was looking on Mancini.
I'll find out in Dec if the surgery was good enough or if I need another.  So, hopefully I'll be able to get some work done before then.

[moparnation74]

I am not running vac adv. I decided to check the timing because I wanted to see what it was after changing the carb. Runs good on the Mighty Demon when warmed up, but still a bit rich, and rich as all hell when cold. But, I decided to put on one that has a choke to make it easier to use the car in the cooler weather.
Checking it is a pain in the ...  In order to check it, I have to aim the light between the v-belt and waterpump then look at the timing tab by snaking my inspection camera between my front plate mount, water pump and water manifold.

That does make sense now!  A new balancer as noted above will be helpful.

[Windsor]

Does anyone have any experience with KMJ parts? I'm looking at this one as an option. http://kmjperformance.com/mopar-dodge-383-400-440-balancer-steel-sfi-damper-new.html