thrashingcows

I'm looking to buy a fluid Damper for my 89 motor. I'm looking at the 960311 model, but it lists it for the 92-98 12V. I don't believe that there is any major differences between the 89-91 vs 92-98 balancers but wanted to double check before I placed my order.

d22019

I think it has something to do the the crank sensor but I could be wrong.

jimbo486

960311 is the one you want! You'll need to space the fan clutch out an 1/8" for clearance of the fan blades.

apwatson50

non IC balancers are smaller than IC balancers. Also IC balancers have the notches for the crank sensor.

I believe the difference is 6" dia on non IC and 8" dia on IC. Not positive on the actual size though.

At the very least you will need a longer belt.

thrashingcows

Probably...since my 89 balancer doesn't have any provision for the sensor, no cut out.

Great Info Jimbo...Thanks!!

Just went out and measured my balancer on my 89 Non-IC motor....it's a 8" unit.

mhuppertz

Let us know how much of a difference it makes!

thrashingcows

Just placed my order at Xtreme diesel performance...they had a 10% off sale going on, as well as one of the best prices I could find...so out the door $420!! Can't wait!!

I will definitely give an update of what I find...and feel.

mhuppertz

I'm totally geeked up about it. on yyour behalf! Can't wait yo hear.

BC847

If your mess responds like mind did you'll find it rather nice. It'll be kinda weird winding it up. Smooth weird.

I got a large, 1/8" thick washer and enlarged the hole to fit the fan clutche's threaded mounting stud. There's still plenty of thread to properly/safely engage the fan clutch. Without the washer/spacer, the trailing edge of the fan blades just "kiss" the damper on their way by.

thrashingcows

Another good idea...Thank you too!!

jimbo486

I was waiting for you to jump in about that. Thought you would've beat me to it. Of course, I got the idea from you so I'm not trying to take credit for it at all . I did the same, had an 1/8" thick washer and drilled it out to fit the hub stud. Worked great! Another reason I love this forum, so many creative people!!