Mr Bee

I am about to spring for one and it appears that the install is simply remove belt, remove bolts, remove old damper (only held on by the bolts?) bolt on new one and replace belt. Am I missing something? I have in the past removed the dampers (gas motors) with pullers and they are a PITA to get on and off in tight quarters. I hav however looked in the Dodge Service manual and it appears that there is not a nose that goes into a seal, or a keyed shaft and it simply unbolts. Has anybody replaced their damper and had issues I should be aware of? Any help is appreciated.

enafzige

Yes, it is that easy...it simply unbolts, and comes off. It is not on a taper fit, or keyed fit, or press fit like some gassers. It is heavy though!

You do have to put the belt around the balancer before bolting it up though.

--Eric

retiredchuck

Can you explain to me what a damper is?? I read in another post that it came apart and blew the engine.Is this also called a harmonic damper?

CTDinMT

Yes, or harmonic balancer. Same-same.

BothellDiesel

I've never heard of one coming apart, is there a post about it?

retiredchuck

What does the damper do ??And where is it located??

PourinDiesel

Absorbs vibration from the engine.
It is bolted to the front of the crank shaft. Open the hood and you will see it at the bottom of the engine with 4 bolts holding it on and a belt around it.

Stock dampers are ok but thats about it. The Fluidampr from Horschel is so much better than stock its not funny!

wardy70

Yes mine did come apart and broke my crank in half and the #4 main cap so it does happen. Im going to invest in one also.

blkt6

Which one came apart, the stock Damper of fluid?

wardy70

The stocker did I will be buying a fluid for my motor.