It looks like the balancer can come off with a puller if I remove the grille and radiator. Don't have to pull the engine. There are a few 2 groove balancers on ebay right now for about $100. I have one coming, hope it's right. You can get a new one for $250 at Damperdudes. Also ordered a P/S pump, bracket, and alternator. I like this stovebolt engine. I'll try to keep it in the truck.
I have a 1984 Ford B700 bus with a hydraulic/electric brakes and 4 wheel drums. I think the bus master cylinder/booster would work on the 53. I'm looking for a salvage part now. The Ford 370 bus engine has a GM power steering pump on the right front of the engine that only runs the brakes. There's a separate pump on the left front for the power steering assist.
The B700 master cylinder is 1.75" which is a lot bigger than the Chevy 1.25". If the pedal feel is wrong all I should have to do is change the master cylinder.
The B700 front and rear drums are dual slave. The Chevy is dual rear and single front. If the brake balance is off I guess I can try a proportioning valve.
