Rattler® Instructions
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1. 151 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE ASHLAND MISSISSIPPI 38603 http www tciauto com TELEPHONE 662 224 8972 FAX LINE 662 224 8255 E MAIL tech tciauto com ttle r 870001 870006 870012 870019 6 SB Chevy 8 BB Chevy 7 4 SB Chrysler 61 4 V6 Buick Stg II 870002 870007 870014 870022 7 1 SB Chevy 6 SB Ford 7 1 SB Ford 61 4 V6 Chevy 870003 870008 870015 870024 8 SB Chevy 7 BB Ford 7 BB Chrysler 6 Oldsmobile w GM pulley pattern 870004 870009 870017 870025 6 BB Chevy 7 1 BB Chrysler 6 4 Cyl Pontiac 6 SB Chevy w BB hub 870005 870010 870018 870054 7 1 BB Chevy 6 SB Ford 6 V8 Pontiac 6 BB Chevy The high performance automotive industry has been bor rowing aviation technology for years to craft lighter stron ger and faster vehicles TCI Automotive has been awarded a US patent for applying aeronautical torsional vibration control technology to the automotive engine balancer Much like its namesake the Rattler will emit an audible warning that it s ready to strike down its enemy torsional vibration What makes the Rattler so deadly is its ability to accurately absorb and eliminate vibrations via energy dissipation and dampening usually by converting the en ergy to heat Working closely with Roush Anatrol of Livonia Michi gan the design was perfected and compared to the lead ing competitors products in a series of controlled dyna momet2. Reduced crankshaft fatigue over all current designs e Maintains maximum effectiveness LB S TM Dp at all engine speeds 662 224 8972 Installation Instructions Before you can begin installation of the TCI Rattler you should obtain all necessary components needed during installation You will need a balancer installation tool saves time and decreases the chance of damage to the crankshaft snout or damage to your TCI Rattler and anti seize compound You will also want to check and replace these components if necessary crankshaft bolt and crankshaft key STEP 1 If you are not installing on a new crankshaft remove the old balancer Next inspect the crankshaft snout for nicks and or burrs then remove key and inspect sur face around the keyway slot Check the area making sure that it is free of dirt and debris Check keyway for proper fit Prepare the crankshaft by using a file and or emery cloth to polish the surface to a smooth finish Clean thor oughly before installing a new Rattler IMPORTANT Proper fit for your Rattler is an inter ference fit of between 0 0005 and 0 0008 If your crank shaft snout is too small to achieve the specified fit you may experience galling problems Please verify that the outer diameter of your crankshaft snout is to spec STEP 2 After you have inspected and prepared the crank shaft you are ready to install your new TCI Rattler Using anti seize place a small amou
3. er and on track test sessions Tests prove that the Rattler is the hands down leader in torsional vibration control when compared directly to the fluid elastomer designs currently on the market The Rattler consistently demonstrated less amplitude of vibration and degrees of crankshaft twist than the others designs The Rattler is constructed to exacting tolerances on CNC equipment to ensure that all production units perform with the desired levels of performance and durability Because the timing marks are integral to the Rattler body they can never move relative to the crankshaft The Rattler has also passed the high speed spin tests required to meet SFI Spec 18 1 required for many compe tition vehicles In fact TCI subjected the Rattler to an additional non required extreme imbalance high speed spin test to further ensure the reliability and safety of the product The effectiveness of TCI s Rattler is a constant for all engine speeds making it suitable for all forms of motorsports and performance vehicles In fact the Rattler s test results were so amazing that it piqued the interest of prominent NASCAR NHRA and IHRA professionals They know that the added durability and potential power gains due to valve train stability could provide a distinct advantage to help place them in the winner s circle e Accepts standards pulleys and crank triggers e No fluids elastomers or friction materials to depend on e
4. nt on the crankshaft snout and inside the Rattler opening Thoroughly coat both surfaces This will allow the Rattler to go on smoothly over the crankshaft without galling STEP 3 870008 Only To install this unit on 332 352 390 427 and 428 FE engines you must shorten the sleeve between the Rattler and the timing gear 500 and add a 375 spacer between the Rattler and the pulley A stepped key may also be required on some Boss 429 engines NOTE Before installing your new big block Ford Rat tler you must first modify your stock Ford pulley to ac cept a Chevrolet bolt pattern This is necessary due to the internal design of the Rattler This modification can be done by following these steps 1 Take your Ford pulley and enlarge on existing hole to 1 2 diameter 2 Using the enlarged hole attach the Rattler to the pulley using one 3 8 X 24 bolt amp washer provided 3 Make the location of the other two pulley holes through the body of the Rattler 4 Remove pulley from Rattler and drill two 7 16 diameter holes using the location marks STEP 4 Place the Rattler on the end of the crankshaft snout being careful to make sure the Rattler is lined up properly and not cocked You may use a rubber hammer to lightly tap the Rattler in place Do not pound excessively on the Rattler Next install the installation tool Thread the tool in place You will feel a slight resistance as you install the Rattler onto
5. the crankshaft until it is fully seated Make sure the Rattler is on completely If for some reason while you are installing the Rattler and it seems to not slip on evenly something may be wrong Stop and remove and inspect the crankshaft snout surface again If it was not prepared properly it can keep the Rattler from being installed properly STEP 5 Once you have the Rattler seated properly re move the installation tool and install a new crankshaft bolt and washer We recommend using a Grade 8 or bet ter crankshaft bolt and washer Torque the crankshaft bolt to the engine manufacturer s specification Check your engine manual or a service manual for specific torque specifications We recommend the following as a guide Chevrolet Small Block 70 ft lb and Chevrolet Big Block 110 ft Ibs Pontiac amp Oldsmobile 160 ft Ib Ford Small Block amp Big Block 80 90 ft lbs Chrysler Small Block amp Big Block 140 ft lbs WARNING Failure to prop erly torque crankshaft bolt could result in damage to both Rattler and or crankshaft snout STEP 6 Top Dead Center You should always check your timing marks against your engine s TDC Check TDC with timing marks machined on your Rattler Make sure that your pointer is in the correct position The pointer should be at the zero 0 position STEP 7 Complete installation of other pulleys and ac cessories if applicable Timing Pointers for the Rattler The latest addition to our pop
6. ular Rattler engine vibration absorber line these are high quality timing pointers CNC machined from aluminum billet Handsomely finished in black anodization with a laser etched logo on the front The pointer is adjustable up to 4 and all fasteners are stainless steel Currently available for our Chevy and Ford Rattlers Also fit comparably sized Fluidampr balancers Description Chevy Small Block Timing Pointer for 6 1 4 inch balancers 871001 Chevy Small Block Timing Pointer for 7 1 4 inch balancers 871002 Chevy Small Block Timing Pointer for 8 inch balancers 871003 Chevy Big Block Timing Pointer for 6 1 4 inch balancers 871004 Chevy Big Block Timing Pointer for 7 1 4 inch balancers 871005 Chevy Big Block Timing Pointer for 8 inch balancers 871006 Ford Small Block
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