Ferrari 365 V12 Engine Harmonic Balancer Remanufacture

Case Study: Ferrari 365 V12 Engine Harmonic Balancer Remanufacture

Client: Performance Engine Centre Ltd

Challenge: Steve Weeber from Performance Engine Centre Ltd contacted Vibratech NZ for assistance with an engine rebuild of a rare and prestigious V12 Ferrari from the 1967-1971 era. Given the limited production of approximately 800 units, sourcing parts was extremely difficult. The engine's front pulley, a two-piece harmonic balancer, had failed due to age, and no replacement could be found.

Vibratech NZ undertook the challenge by designing and machining a custom jig to accommodate the unique specifications of the Ferrari’s harmonic balancer. The process included:

1. Custom Jig Design:

   • Creating a specialised jig to hold and align the two-piece pulley precisely during the repair process.

2. Assembly and Vulcanization:

   • Assembling the harmonic balancer components in the custom jig.

   • Vulcanizing the pieces back together, ensuring a bond that exceeded the original specifications.

3. Quality Restoration:

   • Restoring the harmonic balancer to a condition better than new, ensuring enhanced performance and durability.

Outcome: The remanufactured harmonic balancer met all original specifications and improved upon them, ensuring the Ferrari V12 engine was restored to its optimal condition. Another successful solution delivered by Vibratech NZ, showcasing their capability to tackle complex and rare automotive restoration challenges.

This case study highlights Vibratech’s expertise in creating custom solutions for rare and high-performance vehicles, ensuring that even the most challenging restorations meet and exceed original performance standards.

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