Re: Harmonic balancer info
Posted by Jack Vines On 2014/4/7 15:28:25
Yes, anything can be made to fit anything with enough effort. With enough time and money, I could the Ford fit, just not close to a bolt-on.
No, there may be some which will fit, but not those I tried. The small block Ford and those other dampers mentioned aren't even close to fitting the Packards.
The small block Ford et al dampers have the same crankshaft snout OD as the Packard, but those I tried won't physically fit anywhere else. The V8 Packard has that cone-shaped extension which pushes the damper ring and front pulley out in front of the engine. The Ford damper is flat and hits the timing extension on the front cover.
Also, the Ford has a smaller damper shaft OD than the Packard and would thus require a custom front seal.
Maybe, go to the source. For a price, Fluidamper, ATI and another CA hot rod outfit will build custom hubs for the Packard crankshaft to bolt on any of their race dampers.
jack vines
No, there may be some which will fit, but not those I tried. The small block Ford and those other dampers mentioned aren't even close to fitting the Packards.
The small block Ford et al dampers have the same crankshaft snout OD as the Packard, but those I tried won't physically fit anywhere else. The V8 Packard has that cone-shaped extension which pushes the damper ring and front pulley out in front of the engine. The Ford damper is flat and hits the timing extension on the front cover.
Also, the Ford has a smaller damper shaft OD than the Packard and would thus require a custom front seal.
Maybe, go to the source. For a price, Fluidamper, ATI and another CA hot rod outfit will build custom hubs for the Packard crankshaft to bolt on any of their race dampers.
jack vines
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