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From: "rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Thanks Dave,
>
> But apart from the fact that a standard damper is good enough when it
> comes to max rpm, what about the fact that a fluid damper works on a much
> broader rmp range (thus damping vibrations within a much broader range,
> rubber dampers are "tuned" for a specific range) ?
>
> Have a nice day too,
>
> Robert
>
>
> Op Di, 9 januari, 2007 4:55 pm, schreef sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx:
> > The SFI approved dampers, are for high rpm race type applications.They
> > are less likely to slip from high speed shifts, and are considered
> > explosion proof . They work fine on a standard production engine, but
> > it's a bit over-kill. The standard $65-85 damper is all you need, lets
> > face it the standard damper has lasted this long.Ya'll have a nice day,
> > Dave.
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> > From: "Rob van der Es"
> >
> >
> >> 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 benefit s
> >> 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 c oming 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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