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When I installed my 347 I installed the harmonic damper and didn't know that I should verify the timing marks etc. As it turns out the damper had slipped? and was 11 degrees advanced. Luckily when Kurgan did the dyno-tune he noticed it and fixed the problem in the tune.

Since then I've picked up a new harmonic damper and will be installing it. I know I cant change the timing until I have the tune corrected. Is there a specific way to install the damper such that the timing marks will line up properly??

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1. Set the #1 piston to TDC on the compression stroke.
2. Install the balancer.
3. Now adjust the pointer to point to 0.
4. Have a beer.

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not to thread jack but when should a harmonic Dampener been changed out mileage wise?(if it where stock)

I have no timing marks or pointer on mine anymore either

[ 2014-09-26, 09:09 AM: Message edited by: 70stang351w ]

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Originally posted by 70stang351w:
not to thread jack but when should a harmonic Dampener been changed out mileage wise?(if it where stock)

I have no timing marks or pointer on mine anymore either
sometimes when the dampner gets old you will notice it is slightly wobbling as it spins.. also check the lil rubber piece on the dampner, its gets worn/weathered..

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