Re: IML: Question about harmonic damper
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Re: IML: Question about harmonic damper



Sure Paul,

You are right about that! I will buy the one that makes me happy :)

Thanks,

Robert




Op Wo, 10 januari, 2007 12:50 am, schreef randalpark@xxxxxxx:
> True enough, but certainly not necessary. I don't think you will notice
> any difference at all. Just buy the one that makes you happy. If we can't
> do that, there isn't much point to any of this.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 1:19 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Question about harmonic damper
>
>
> Thanks Paul,
>
>
> I am still not sure what to do, both dampers on the link I provided (the
> first and second damper on that page) are SFI approved so I am sure they
> will be premium quality. But for only $10 more or so, I will have me a
> fluid damper that softens vibrations on a much broader rpm range.
>
> So what should I do????
>
>
> Robert
>
>
>
>
> Op Di, 9 januari, 2007 6:54 pm, schreef randalpark@xxxxxxx:
>
>> For what it's worth, I also suggest rebuilding the original or
>> replacing it with the same type.
>>
>> Paul W.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: fljoslin@xxxxxxxx
>> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 8:54 AM
>> Subject: Re: IML: Question about harmonic damper
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob:
>>
>>
>>
>> In the theme of originality, I am pretty sure that you can get you
>> original damper rebuilt to better than original specs. �  For Imperial
>>  applications, you do not need a race damper. �  Check these guys out:
>>
>>
> http://www.damperdoctor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code
>
>
>> =DD&Category_Code=CHR
>> � 
>> I have never used them, but they may be worth contacting. � They seem
>>
> to
>> have many dampers.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rob van der Es"
>> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Re: IML: Question about harmonic damper
>> Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 15:52:56 +0100 (CET)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>>
>> In addition to my earlier message of yesterday with regard to my
>>
> request
>> for information I would like to add this link:
>>
>>
>> www.440source.com/dampers.htm
>>
>> The first damper on this page is a stock damper (allthough it is SFI
>> approved..) and the second one is a fluid damper (just like Fluidampr
> is
>> selling for almost three times as much). So I think I will choose one
> of
>> those two.
>>
>> Can anyone explain to me (Dick B. or Paul W. maybe ?) what the
>>
> benefits
>> are of a fluid damper. I have been told that a fluid damper is working
>> better at a broader rpm range than a standard elastomer (rubber)
> damper.
>> Is this true, and will
>> it do my engine and bearings good because they suffer less from
> harmonics?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help,
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert van der Es
>> 1960 Imperial Crown Hardtop
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Op Ma, 8 januari, 2007 4:47 pm, schreef Rob van der Es:
>>
>>
>>> Hello gang!,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> First of all I would like to wish y'all a Happy New Year.
>>> To start my new Imperial year the right way, I am preparing my 1960
>>> Imperial for the coming riding season (that will be the end of April
>>>
>>>
>> then,
>>> considering the climate overhere).
>>>
>>> One of the things I would like to replace is the harmonic damper
>>> (sometimes called a balancer but that ain't the right word for it,
>>>
>>>
>> since
>>> the cranckshaft of our 413's is internally balanced). I think the
>> outer
>>> ring of mine has slipped over the years, resulting in an incorrect
>> timing
>>> mark. I also think that since the ring was able to slip the rubber
>> between
>>> the inner and outer ring is malfunctioning.
>>>
>>>
>>> So I am looking for a new one. Now my question: should I go for a
>>>
>>>
>> normal
>>> replacement damper (with rubber elastomer inside) or should I go for
> a
>> high tech fluid damper?? I have been told that fluid dampers are much
>> better
>>> for a long engine life (read crankshaft and bearing life) since they
>> are able to absorp harmonics over a wider rpm range.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Robert
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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