RE: crank dampener install

[SB <polecat2@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for answering my question, and for making me laugh, Don!  He is a 
bit of a numbskull at times.  He's trying to tell me now that a 1975 
Carter 318 BBD is too lean for my 1969 318.  Maybe I just need new 
friends!!



Don Dulmage wrote:
> 
> Tell him your seating it and then ask him "Do the intials MYOB bear any 
> significance to you?" I have seen literaly hundreds instaled that way 
> both in machine shops and by amatuers. I have never seen one ever once 
> damage a thrust. . I know it does 
 seem a bit rough but back in the day 40 years ago there was nothing 
else. I  usually set the damper in front of a heaterfan for about 1/2 
hour and lube the shaft well. the first pop till it gets to bolt depth 
is so easy sometimes you think you could almost push it on. How do you 
thnk it gets installed at the factory? Quickly would be # 1 there. Sure 
an installer would be nice but ----------- well you know.

> Don


> Subject: crank dampener install
> 
> 
> >
> > I always install the crank dampener with a hammer and a block of wood, 
> > until it is on enough that the threads on the crank bolt can reach, then 
> > finish it with the bolt.  My friend says I am damaging the crankshaft 
> > main thrust bearing by doing it this way.  Is that true?


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