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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 10:54 PM
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I recently replaced my engine and when I did this I replaced my Harmonic balancer. When I started the engine I noticed it wobbled so I pulled it off and replaced it. The new one now wobbles very minimal but it still bothers me because im told it shouldnt move at all. Can anyone look at theres with the engine running and verify it just dosent move a little? The engine runs smooth but this one issue keeps causing me to stare at it and wonder if it really shouldnt be moving a little. I dont know anyone local whos jeep I could look at.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 12:40 AM
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Well excessive play can be very subjective but no it shouldn't wobble at all. The crank damper is a press fit and it is keyed. Im surprised the belt isn't squealing. You didn't slam it on with a hammer did you?
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy Bobani
Well excessive play can be very subjective but no it shouldn't wobble at all. The crank damper is a press fit and it is keyed. Im surprised the belt isn't squealing. You didn't slam it on with a hammer did you?
Wait you're saying that I shouldn't hammer delicate press fit parts onto my motor ASDNFJISUBIUSDFB???
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 08:05 AM
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They all seem to have some variance in them. They're for harmonics. Not true "balancing".
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 09:09 AM
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True, harmonic damper would be a more correct term.
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