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Started by charger01, October 16, 2006, 01:00:11 PM

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charger01

October 16, 2006, 01:00:11 PM
May be a dumb question, but figured I would ask.  On my 69 440hp, I have 1 stripped out hole on the harmonic balancer.  The other 5 are fine.  Is it ok to use a helicoil on this?  It is too stripped out to retap.
thanks in adavance

resq302

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October 16, 2006, 01:27:40 PM
I cant see why not?  As long as the others are in good shape.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
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firefighter3931

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October 16, 2006, 02:14:53 PM
 :iagree: with Brian....do it and don't worry, it'll be fine.  ;)


Ron
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charger01

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October 17, 2006, 12:01:24 AM
I have just been told that it will mess the balance up if I do.  Wanted to make sure.  Would it of mattered whether it was an internally or externally balanced engine?

8WHEELER

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October 17, 2006, 03:37:50 AM
It will not matter either way, the weight is so little of a difference, and it is so close to the center of the
rotating Assembly, it will not be an issue. I have two in one of mine going on 26yrs now, no issues.

Dan
74 Dart Sport 360, just for added fun.

tecmopar

#5
October 18, 2006, 02:32:45 AM
The metal your removing is being replaced by the Heli-coil so balance will not be an issue.

Rocky

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October 18, 2006, 03:06:12 AM
Quote from: 8WHEELER on October 17, 2006, 03:37:50 AM
It will not matter either way, the weight is so little of a difference, and it is so close to the center of the
rotating Assembly, it will not be an issue. I have two in one of mine going on 26yrs now, no issues.

Dan

:iagree:
Your motor will never know the difference.
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