Crank pulleys will not bolt to balancer

krazykuda said

Find TDC with a TDC stop tool and then make a mark for TDC where the bolt on bracket 0° mark is. then use the bolt on timing tab for timing the car.

You can line up the timing tape with the true TDC on the original 318 balancer to match the location of the 0° mark for the bolt on timing tab.


I would keep the original vibration damper with it's matching crank.


TDC Tool:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900189/overview/

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(1) Not sure if I follow you but the original vibration damper with it's matching crank is still on the old 273.

(2) I need to use the 273 cast water pump to match the bottom radiator hose.

(3) If I used the 273 balancer w/the 318 timing cover, would I be able to see the original timing tab/mark(s) bolted to btm of pump?

(4) Are the 273 balancers still available new?

(5) The woodruff key position is different on the 318 vs 273 by how many degrees?

(6) If new balancers are not available for the year-specific 273, are balancers rebuildable and what are their merits of performance and longevity?

(7) Apologies for being a pest but greatly appreciate y'alls help as always!

Thanks fabo