Some clarification on this new balancer please?

Just curious.. Any clue as to why it failed? Just old rubber?

Probably, but I can't tell for sure because the rubber was gone and the ring was intact and hanging on my pulley.
It was the original 1996 balancer, so can't really blame it.
The one I ordered yesterday says it's "ribbed for her pleasure" OH wait, that was something else.:D
This one says it is splined in the center to keep it from separating.
The one I ordered should be fine for a daily tromper.



Yes, Blueprint does :)

Mopar Small Block Harmonic Balancer | 273 | 318 | 340 | 360 | 408 |

$85 with Bolt, Washer, and weights for all SB's.
non SFI however, if it matters.
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Had I waited I would have known about yours and very likely would have ordered it.
But I didn't and ordered one yesterday.