Bob,
If the SFI dampener truly is a bolt on, where the crank will not need to
be modified, go ahead and balance the crank. You can have the SFI
dampener balanced when it arrives. I've always been of the opinion that
each component (flywheel, dampners, etc.) should be balanced seperately,
so they can be changed out later without having to rebalance everything
again.
Also call Summit with the PN. I'll bet they can get it for you quickly.
Jack Brooks
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert M. Lang
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 7:59 AM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: SFI Balancer for TR6
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm ready to send the crank and stuff to the balancing shop.
> I've decided that all the harmonic dampeners that I have (at
> least 4 or 5 or them) are not suitable for racing, as I
> routinely turn 6500 or so.
>
> My machinist measured the crank snout and informs me that the
> dimensions for the balancer are exactly the same as a Ford
> 3.6 V6. This should be a bolt-on (except I'll have to "index"
> the engine for a timing mark).
>
> I looked in Sumitt Racing for SFI dampeners that fit a Ford
> 3.8 V6. Nothing. There are plenty-o-parts for all the V8's (natch).
>
> Can anyone suggest a source for SFI dampeners for TR6?
>
> I do see that APT sells a dampener (and of course Cambridge
> Motorsport and a few others), but I was hoping that I could
> get something "right now" so I can get the crank balanced.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> regards,
> rml
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