Machining Fluid Damper

ryanihw350

ryanihw350

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I am running the Scheid Covers that requires you to machine the balancer.
Would machining the two ribs off the fluid damper with the pulley affect the balancing capabilities? I know all the balancing fluid is in the front but just making sure before I go through with this.

I didn't want to run the comp fluid damper with no pulley cause I want to run alt. and water pump. Thanks


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Hi Guys,

My name is Ivan and I work for Fluidampr. In theory machining two ribs off is keeping the unit symmetrical and it will not throw off the balance, provided that it is a quality smooth machining job and not all "choppy".

Please feel free to reach out to me directly at 716-592-1000 or ivan@fluidampr.com with any further questions.

Thank you,
Ivan
 
Hey Ivan, how come you guys don't make the balancer for the 03-07 Dodge Cummins about 1/16" smaller diameter?

Then we could change the belt without removing a pulley.
 
Great question. The reason it is larger is so that we can use a common housing across the board for multiple generations or year ranges, thus allowing a lesser retail price than if we had to purchase and machine multiple materials.

We are currently exploring if we should make the change at this point or not. Competition only applications do not seem to have much of an issue with it, however, daily drivers obviously do not like loosening anything to change a belt! We realize that. At this point we need to weigh options on a design change as more people are moving towards newer gen. engines.

I hope this helps with an understanding of where we are. Again, good question. Let me know if there are any others I can help with.

Thanks,
Ivan
 
Hey Ivan I have a little different situation with my fluid damper. I just got one for my 12 valve and also jut got a auto meter tach as well. They want me to run 4 3/16 X 1/2 deep slot at 90 degrees from each other. you guys already have one on there now and I was curious if it was okay to machine 3 more on the front of the damper .I feel as if it would throw it off but I have a friend that did it already also, not saying it's right.... any help is appreciated
 
Brickner,

Our 12v damper has 2 slots already machined at 1/2" wide by 3/16" deep. You can machine 2 more, one at 90° and one at 270°. However, please double check you numbers as you cannot go 1/2" deep. You must stay at the 3/16" depth to ensure you do not machine into the internals which will cause the silicone fluid to leak and failure of the unit. Many other customers have had to add the extra slots and it is not uncommon.

If you email me at ivan@fluidampr.com I can provide a customer blue print showing exactly what you need.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,
Ivan
 
I just drilled and tapped 4 #10 screws 90 degrees apart and loctited them in. Works great.
 
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