Balancer is "friction welding" - Page 2

C and W Racing · 08-22-2011, 03:54 PM

I don't remember the specifics, but in the National Dragster months back, Rhear Morrison talked about engines and the use of two steps. If I remember correctly ( which is questionalble) it was talking about the damage it causes when using a two step on a burn out. May be worth trying to find the article and read it to see if anything pertains to your situation.
Chuck

Jim B · 08-22-2011, 04:31 PM

joespanova you have a PM

joespanova · 08-22-2011, 05:36 PM

Alan , and all....thanks for the replies.

I called ATI ( Dave ) in tech and discussed this with him.

He was adamant that the balancer was way over due for an over haul for several reasons.

One of the reasons is that when new that balancer is only designed for an operating range below 8000 with the o'rings that come in it ( durometer ) . So it will be sent in and set up for what I am doing for as suggested by Alan a very reasonable cost.

I did not go into the 2 step with him other than to mention I now use one.......regardless he is very sure its all balancer related.

Alan Roehrich · 08-23-2011, 02:32 PM

Joe,
Very glad I could help. I've actually seen this a couple of times recently and been through it myself. Glad to pass on what I learned to help others.

08-22-2011, 03:54 PM	#11
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Balancer is "friction welding" I don't remember the specifics, but in the National Dragster months back, Rhear Morrison talked about engines and the use of two steps. If I remember correctly ( which is questionalble) it was talking about the damage it causes when using a two step on a burn out. May be worth trying to find the article and read it to see if anything pertains to your situation. Chuck

08-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#12
Jim B Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Balancer is "friction welding" joespanova you have a PM

08-22-2011, 05:36 PM	#13
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Balancer is "friction welding" Alan , and all....thanks for the replies. I called ATI ( Dave ) in tech and discussed this with him. He was adamant that the balancer was way over due for an over haul for several reasons. One of the reasons is that when new that balancer is only designed for an operating range below 8000 with the o'rings that come in it ( durometer ) . So it will be sent in and set up for what I am doing for as suggested by Alan a very reasonable cost. I did not go into the 2 step with him other than to mention I now use one.......regardless he is very sure its all balancer related. Last edited by joespanova; 08-22-2011 at 05:43 PM.

08-23-2011, 02:32 PM	#14
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,107 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,797 Times in 410 Posts	Re: Balancer is "friction welding" Joe, Very glad I could help. I've actually seen this a couple of times recently and been through it myself. Glad to pass on what I learned to help others. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S