Fluidamper install on my 383
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08/25/12 01:00 PM
08/25/12 01:00 PM
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ewolfe
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I can't seem to get the damper to seat enough to get the factory bolt and washer back in the crank to secure the damper. I have installed and removed it on my 383 three times thinking maybe the key on the crank wasn't sliding into the damper, but I know it is. I chamfered both the key and the opening in the damper to allow access. Is this normal? Do I need a longer bolt? Obviously my pullies now don't line up as the balancer is much thicker than the stock one it replaced. Can you offer any suggestions? I know it sounds dumb, but it wont work for me. Thanks 
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Re: Fluidamper install on my 383
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/25/12 01:10 PM
08/25/12 01:10 PM
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HemiRick
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Fluid dampers are known for being a tight fit on the crank and frequently need to have the hole enlarged a small amount. You can do this with some fine sandpaper and elbow grease.
Take care,
Rick
68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: Fluidamper install on my 383
[Re: HemiRick]
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08/25/12 01:17 PM
08/25/12 01:17 PM
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does fluidamper make a thinner one like the ATI.i took the one off my race car and put it on a street motor and had to space everything way out,but the one i put on my other car was thinner and everything lines up perfect.i did have to hone them out a SLIGHT bit.
Last edited by bonefish; 08/25/12 01:19 PM.
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Re: Fluidamper install on my 383
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/25/12 02:42 PM
08/25/12 02:42 PM
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JohnRR
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Quote:
Ok, so it is normal for the short factory bolt not to fit once you've installed the balancer? After I've installed and removed it three times with my installer bolt setup, each time the factory bolt wont even touch the threads of the crank. I'll try a small block bolt and see if that reaches (remember, I'm talking about the bolt not being able to thread in once I've installed the balancer with an install kit)
Thanks, this was starting to worry me after spending the cash for the expensive Fluidamper.
Did it come with instructions ???
Most, if not all, AFTERMARKET balancers are required to be honed to size, they are made like that because not every crank snout is the same size and it needs to be HONED, not sanded by hand. you need a micrometer , measure YOUR crank snout , then have the balancer honed to size.
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