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. Â For Imperial > applications, you do not need a race damper. Â > Check these guys out: > http://www.damperdoctor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code > =DD&Category_Code=CHR > Â > I have never used them, but they may be worth contacting. Â 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- >> This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please >> reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be > shared >> with everyone. 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