Greetings, all.

John Bolender, a beloved and charter member of Corvairs Northwest, created the following tool (or tools) and gave them to the club a few years ago. Problem is--we don't remember what they are for, and very sadly, John died recently.

The small clear circular item in the center of the larger piece appears to be like a bubble on a level.

Would appreciate help figuring out the purpose of these items.

Thanks!

Flywheel balancing jig?

The upright fixture is definitely for balancing.

-Tom


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The first one after it is leveled might be used to balance a crankshaft. I'd check and see if the journal spacing matches.

RJ tools
Salem,Oregon

Attach flywheel to the cylinder and place on top of the fixture to balance.

Craig T
Central NY
1961 Tramp (truck with a ramp)

Hi--thanks to Tom, Rex, and Craig for the responses. I called Rex and gave him some dimensions. We're now sure that it is indeed a fixture for balancing flywheels.

--Kent