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Re: Part desperately needed

To: Andy Walker <awtiger@cox.net>, alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Part desperately needed
From: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:34:23 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Andy,

Why dont you buy one of the alloy pulleys from rootesbits?

Less stress, lower mass and you dont have to tempt fate with a 40 year old used 
pully.

Jarrid Gross
SII 1725 EFI

>I've got a major problem.  We have finally finished the motor for my Series I
>vintage racer and were in the process of doing the timing cover mod to accept
>the Chevy timing seal when we found out that the crank damper has a big crack
>in it right down the keyway in the neck.  Being cast iron makes it nearly
>impossible to weld and machine down and it's too big of a gamble to run it
>cracked.  I'm interested in finding a good used crank damper (not just the
>pulley but the one with the rubber and counterweight ring).  I don't think
>engine size makes a difference, but just in case it does, I'm running a 1600.
>If you have one that you can part with, please inspect it for cracks and other
>suspicious wear before contacting me.  Since the motor is going to be turning
>some high RPMs, I want to make sure I have a decent piece on there.




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