First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... David, Then why would the flywheel or flex plate not be neutrally balanced when stock?
Paul Z. 68 350 Coupe On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 8:16 PM, David Learner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > ......................................................................... > Larry, > Your question is perfectly legitimate, especially given the conflicting > information you have received. Sheen is correct, Pontiac V8's are internally > balanced from the factory. Even if it were originally externally balanced > (which it is not!), it would make sense to balance it internally when > re-balancing the rotating assembly. > > Both of my 455's were internally balanced from the factory, and re-balanced > internally when blueprinted. > > I would consider another machine shop. Balancing an engine is part science > and part art. I would ask around local racers and garages and see if there > is any consensus on the best machinist in the area for balancing an engine. > Good luck - hope it comes out correctly balanced. > David ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
