DAMPER ASSY, CRANKSHAFT, FORD PERFORMANCE, M-6316-C351, 28.2 OUNCE BALANCED, BILLET STEEL CONSTRUCTION, ELASTOMER STYLE HARMONIC VIBRATION DAMPER, SFI APPROVED, SEE ONLINE FOR MORE DETAILS
If you are looking to keep your engine properly balanced and are wanting to go above and beyond the factory style unit, then picking up one of these Ford Performance billet steel balancers is just the ticket. This harmonic balancer features the Ford Performance part number M-6316-C351 and is designed for externally balanced 302 engines produced prior to 1981 and all externally balanced 289 and 351 V-8s. Each unit features an engraved logo and a clear powdercoated finish. So, if you are looking to take your engine build to the next level or if your are tired of replacing your factory unit due to high horsepower look at picking up one of these units from NPD today!
Harmonic Balancer Features and Options:
-Ford Performance Crankshaft Dampers are used on most Ford Performance Pushrod Crate Engines
-Billet steel construction, meets SFI 18-1 requirements
-Elastomer style harmonic vibration damper
-Laser etched timing marks and Ford Racing logo
-3 and 4 bolt pulley mounting holes
-Clear powdercoat finish
Note:
Damper has removable weight that allows use as a neutral balance unit for internally balanced crankshafts. 1994-01 Mustang and Explorer requires modification. Does not clear early timing chain cover with rear installed seal. 3.000-inch. overall length. Passenger side 11-o'clock timing marks and drivers side 2-o'clock timing marks
Installation Note:
The 289, 302, 351W engine family has used many different styles of crankshaft dampers with various pulley spacings and bolt hole combinations. Ford Racing offers pulley spacers to properly position the crank pulley. Please check installation instruction PDF chart for proper pulley spacer. See NPD partt numbers M-8510 for correct spacers.
The M-6316-C351 crankshaft damper has a bolt in counterweight to achieve the 28.2 oz.-in. unbalance required for externally balanced 302 engines produced prior to 1981 and all externally balanced 289 and 351 V-8s. If you have a modified engine check with engine builder for proper balancer needed.
Water pump and timing cover front seal may need to be removed prior to installation. Check instructions for more details.
Before reinstalling the water pump, ensure a minimum of 1/8" clearance exists between the damper inertia ring and the pump housing. WARNING: Some cast iron water pumps have a casting rib, which must be ground off to clear the damper.
NPD Part Number : M-6316-351FR Manufacturer Reference #'s: M-6316-C351
0-0 FORD 302, 351 ENGINES, W/ AFTERMARKET 28.2OZ HARMONIC BALANCER
0-0 THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR 28.2OZ BALANCE ENGINES
0-0 CHECK WITH ENGINE BUILDER FOR PROPER CRANKSHAFT
0-0 BALANCE NEEDED, MODIFICATION REQUIRED
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
This item is made to order and is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 1-8 weeks for delivery. Currently, however, some manufacturers are requiring much longer lead times