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As for swapping balancers, IE, putting the 288 balancer on the 9 main 327, I honestly don't think it will be a problem. They're both internally balanced, so it shouldn't matter.
HOWEVER, I cannot guarantee that using a 288 balancer on a 327 will not cause damage....
It's the internet and i know there's no guarantees, but i thank everyone for the advice. That's the route i was going and for the same reasons, but i realize things could go wrong and have to put the 288 back in if i break something.
The fact that someone used a ford balancer on this motor makes me feel that it should be a non-issue. Of course, i'll keep everyone posted on the progress.
As far as the original cam alignment question, i'll wait until the new kit gets here, the marks will be clear, and i'll align them according to the service manual, downloading now.
Edit: Service Manual 46-50, page 36/37:
"When checking the valve timing on engines equipped with hydraulic tappets, the No. 8 exhaust valve is used when the No.8 piston is completing it's exhaust stroke"
So going by number one was just plain wrong to begin with. Have to print and carefully go over that entire section.
I'm guessing if these gears are right, and i get them off without moving either crank or cam, and put new on...i can then check them against the service manual.
Also, if you check mechanical tappet cams on no. 1 valve and the marks line up but use the same timing set on the no. 8 valve in a hydraulic tappet setup, wouldn't the marks NOT line up? How would i know which set Kanter has in the mail?!
I'm confused and need to think about this so i don't do it wrong.
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