Thread: 305 balance job
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:19 AM   #4
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Default Re: 305 balance job

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Originally Posted by Bobby Zlatkin View Post
I know 400 small blocks & 454 BB's are externally balanced.

However, I acquired a balanced, 305 (1 pc. rear seal) rotating assy. & am very uncomfortable with the flexplate. It has a rather large, horseshoe shaped, weight welded to it. Can this be right?

What about the dampner? Is it neutral balanced?
From the factory, one-piece rear seal 305 and 350s are internally balanced in the front and externally balanced in the rear. Unless the crank has been internally balanced in the rear, the flexplate should have a weight on it.
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