Ok, guys, I got the kit - thanks Dan. I drilled and tapped the crank. Not real happy with the results. Kit drill bit sucked. Bought a couple carbide bits and got it done. Any way I measured the hole depth with dampener installed. I have ordered the correct length bolt but I would like to get one of those large thick washers to use with it. I've checked the usual sources, grainger, McMaster Carr, etc with no help. If any one has a source I'd appreciated it. I guess I didn't figure on the thickness so I may have to order a different length bolt. After just re reading Joe's post I will go look for a small block washer and bolt. If the thread size is the same that will work. If I had that common sense Jerry mentioned I would have done what he suggested but the wear sleeve was already installed on the dampner so I thought the bolt would solve my problem. I'll see may have to start over, pull the dampner, remove timing cover and follow Jerry's instructions.


Still trying to get ole Betsy back on the road.