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Topic: 460 Balancer keyway
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2954
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-09-2002 11:14 PM
   
OK I was changing my front seal on my car and accidently lost the half moon keyway that lines up the balancer with the crank. I have checked at 3 FORD dealers. The dealer's computers don't "list" the actual number although they do show it on the diagram. They say they can't get it anymore. I went to all the parts houses, even NAPA and all the standard sizes are too big. I checked the machine shop at work and same problem all too big. I remember when I installed it I had to use one that was too large and grind the flat off. SURELY SOMEWHERE one of these exists??  Any ideas?? I would like to use an original one made for it. WHY ARE THE LITTLE THINGS SUCH A PAIN IN THE ARSE?  I bet Alex or Steve has one in their pocket  ------------------
Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"Drag Racing, the most fun you can have with your clothes on"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-09-2002 11:25 PM
Find an auto parts store or machine shop that carries Dorman or Pioneer products. They both offer oem and universal woodroff keys. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Mike_R
Gearhead Posts: 178
From: Indianapolis, IN 46237
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-10-2002 08:23 AM
Also hardware stores carry them. I replaced the one on my 460 recently with one from True Value hardware. It fit perfect. I believe it was 1/4" wide.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2494
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-10-2002 10:14 AM
........ISN'T THIS JUST A GREAT SITE??!!Excellent information & help for the FoMoCo masses.....!!! Alex, Steve, Everybody,,,give yourself a big pat on the back and a hardy hand shake!!! Ryan
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2954
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-10-2002 11:10 PM
Yeah, what Ryan said. I still ain't got one yet but then again I haven't been anywhere but work since I posted the question.  Alas all work and no RACING maketh Jerry I vow to stop by a True Value tommorow. ------------------
Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"Drag Racing, the most fun you can have with your clothes on"
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