67 68 Z/28 Balancer question

[AMANOCC]

http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3580189/2007/9/22/1967_68_302_Balancer.jpg
Hey guys, this balancer has the timing mark right at the keyway, would this have been the factory installed balancer for a 68 Z? Helping a friend collect parts for a 68 Z.
Thanks, Alec

[firez]

I think my 68 Z is that way,I get mixed up between the 68 Zs and the 69 Zs. I will have a look.

[Jonesy]

The correct balancer should have the keyway that lines up with the timing mark.

[AMANOCC]

Jonesy, yes this balancers timing mark lines up with the keyway....but does the face have the longer fingers like the 69 Z and any of the corvette "finned balancers".
Thanks, Alec

[Jonesy]

Yes that is the correct balancer with the longer fingers.

[AMANOCC]

Jonesy, thanks for the reponse....I am going to take it that the balancer shown in MacNiesh's 67-8 Z book is the over the counter replacement (without the longer fingers)?

[Jonesy]

I emailed and asked Jerry about the picture in the book. He says it is a mistake and will correct it in a newer edition. That is the wrong style with the short spokes. The correct style is like you have pictured above for 67-69. All had long spokes. 67-8 keyway lines up with timing mark, 69 is slightly off.

[AMANOCC]

Jonesy, Thanks again

[firez]

I believe the one with the short spokes was a service replacement part.