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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Is it possible to get a NEW vibration damper ( harmonic balancer ) for the 216 cu.in. Chevrolet truck engine? Can they still be ordered from a GM dealer?
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | There are none available from GM.
NOS show up on eBay or swap meets now and then.
There are companies that rebuild them
There are also a lot of good used around also.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Tim, Find the part number (in the Parts Catalog - Old Online Chevy Manuals) and try to search for it here. I do not gamble, but I'd bet is is no longer available from GM. There are, however, a few GM NOS parts vendors with on-line catalogs. I cannot find a URL. A few years ago, I found 50 NOS, GM/GMC-only, big-bolt wheel nuts. I'll look tomorrow (but, I still doubt you'll find one). | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Do you necessarily need a balancer with the hand crank lugs?
I have built up a new balancer using a 6" diameter item for a small block V8 and a 2-groove pulley for a big block engine. It requires just a little machining to make the pulley grooves align properly, but the assembly is made up with all new parts.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 | You might try Damper Dudes @ 1-800-413-2673 or Damper Dudes. com | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 581 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 581 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Sounds like all you need is a replacement for the original? Most Salvage yards in the US have a BatPhone. You as the customer ask for a part, the yard you went to doesn't have it, they put the request out there over the BatPhone and someone answers. It would be a fun journey to the yard anyway! Take a puller made for it to save time! Good luck! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I wonder with rubber the way it ages, whether an NOS damper is a good thing. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | I have a 235 engine but used as many parts from the 216 as possible, including the 216 damper with the crank lugs on it. I had it rebuilt by the previously mentioned Damper Dudes. They happen to be local and as I walked in the door with my old damper, only halfway to the counter the Dude says Chevy 216. I knew I was in the right place. Finished product was like new. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 |
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | $192.39 plus shipping 3/8" or 1/2" groove
$228.79 plus shipping double-groove | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | That's not to bad.
Gettin' bored yet Professor?
dg
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Thanks to ALL of you for all the information concerning a vibration damper. I will check it out and GREAT information on rebuilding them.
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Tim are those prices from Damper Dudes? A consideration before trying to put a 216 HB on the newer 235/261 (with 12v) would be the pulley width. I am not sure if the pulleys are the same diameter as the newer engines. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 | There's a reason why the 216 and 235 didn't use the same damper. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Thanks again!  | | |
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