'74 c160 Auto Ring Job

[Joker72 76]

@oliver2-44 So you just don't put the balance gear and needle bearings back in upon re-assembly?  No other adjustments to "delete" it?

 

Thanks.

[ebinmaine 76,891]

3 minutes ago, Joker72 said:

@oliver2-44 So you just don't put the balance gear and needle bearings back in upon re-assembly?  No other adjustments to "delete" it?

 

Thanks.

 

That's correct.  

 

The vibration of the engine will likely change. 

It's just a matter of finding the right RPM to "work" at.  

 

[WHX?? 54,132]

1 hour ago, Joker72 said:

let the snow threats blow over

Yep your not in dire straits yet so wait till you can lay it up for a bit. Yes you can measure the bore and all that good stuff with just the head off. 

[702854boy 431]

23 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

dire straits

Are we installing microwave ovens and moving color tvs now?

[kpinnc 16,802]

2 hours ago, ineedanother said:

is it reasonable to open the block and break the balance gears to remove them without getting into an entire teardown?

 

Yes. 

 

Just drop the pan. The bottom gear can be reached with snap ring pliers. Top one depends on the throw of the crank as to how much of a pain it is. Probably easier to break that one. Just don't leave any debris in the case. But both shafts will (can) be left in place.