is there a way to tell if the timing mark has slipped.

[bubba22349]

As far as balancers go, anyone have any opinions on sleeve repair kits?

I think they are an all right fix especially when it's getting so hard to find another good part. Though I used to find some seals at NAPA that were offset enough so they did not run in the same grove as original seal. That would be my first preference to fix if not than the seal saver.

 

[Frankenstang]

I think they are an all right fix especially when it's getting so hard to find another good part.

I'm about as enthused by them as you are :rolflmao:

Figuring as expensive or HTF as a decent replacement dampner is it's easily the more economical fix. Just always seemed a bit chintzy...if a seal can cut a decent groove into the original, then it makes you wonder how well/long the repair sleeves can hold up...but guess if it cuts into the sleeve the seal would go right after that, so you'd probably know pretty quick :roll:

Yep, miss the days when you could go in with just a national or chicago rawhide no. and work from there.