ATI Damper Install
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ATI Damper Install
Anyone out there installed a ATI Damper? The directions call for a damper install tool to press it onto the crankshaft. It's a one piece unit, belt gear, pulleys, etc and is a press fit. Can't I just use the crank bolt to draw it onto the shaft?
On a side note, while removing the stock gear my prybar slipped off and created a lovely hole in the AC condenser and I got to listen to all my refrigerant **** away. ****** sucks. I thought about removing it but I'm old and I like my AC in the summer. I'm sure this won't be cheap to fix....
On a side note, while removing the stock gear my prybar slipped off and created a lovely hole in the AC condenser and I got to listen to all my refrigerant **** away. ****** sucks. I thought about removing it but I'm old and I like my AC in the summer. I'm sure this won't be cheap to fix....
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i did my own, i also work for a engine machine shop
you do need a tool. is a threaded rod that fits the crank bolt threads, and there is a big nut that has a bearing atatched. the bearing sits on the damper and spins then you tighted, so that only downward pressuer is applied. there is no bolt spinning on the damper creating friction. also you have to hone the damper for the crank. you need to use a micrometer and measure the crank and a dial bore or telescoping gage to measure the damper. you can take a key(found at a harware store) and grinde it to fit the slot in the damper, grind it so it sits flush with the hole, and use a brake cylinder hone to hone it out
you do need a tool. is a threaded rod that fits the crank bolt threads, and there is a big nut that has a bearing atatched. the bearing sits on the damper and spins then you tighted, so that only downward pressuer is applied. there is no bolt spinning on the damper creating friction. also you have to hone the damper for the crank. you need to use a micrometer and measure the crank and a dial bore or telescoping gage to measure the damper. you can take a key(found at a harware store) and grinde it to fit the slot in the damper, grind it so it sits flush with the hole, and use a brake cylinder hone to hone it out
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Anyone out there installed a ATI Damper? The directions call for a damper install tool to press it onto the crankshaft. It's a one piece unit, belt gear, pulleys, etc and is a press fit. Can't I just use the crank bolt to draw it onto the shaft?
On a side note, while removing the stock gear my prybar slipped off and created a lovely hole in the AC condenser and I got to listen to all my refrigerant **** away. ****** sucks. I thought about removing it but I'm old and I like my AC in the summer. I'm sure this won't be cheap to fix....
On a side note, while removing the stock gear my prybar slipped off and created a lovely hole in the AC condenser and I got to listen to all my refrigerant **** away. ****** sucks. I thought about removing it but I'm old and I like my AC in the summer. I'm sure this won't be cheap to fix....
A shop installed my dampener and he said it was a huge PITA.
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how eles would it elimninate vibrations if its not touching the crank
balancers have been mounted like that for decades. its just most japanese manufacturers just bolt it on. that to me is worse, because now you have .002"-.005" free play for a slip fit, that would act like an ecentric if not bolted perfectly centered.
balancers have been mounted like that for decades. its just most japanese manufacturers just bolt it on. that to me is worse, because now you have .002"-.005" free play for a slip fit, that would act like an ecentric if not bolted perfectly centered.
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If so, that makes two posts in a row from dudes with cars that are too sweet. Mine is currently getting hammered on with Medieval torture instruments in order to fit huge ugly tires on for autocross. It's going to look like a golf ball when done.
Can this dude sniff out pessimism from a mile away, or what? Like ****** clockwork, glorious.
Can this dude sniff out pessimism from a mile away, or what? Like ****** clockwork, glorious.
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No, that's just a picture of my car.
I no longer have the Enkei RS5s on-- I have 6UL nickel on there which are eaten up. If I can find a place to copper plate them inexpensively I'm going to let them oxidize and get a green patina.
I'll be taking some better pictures of my car for my build thread.
I no longer have the Enkei RS5s on-- I have 6UL nickel on there which are eaten up. If I can find a place to copper plate them inexpensively I'm going to let them oxidize and get a green patina.
I'll be taking some better pictures of my car for my build thread.
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i did my own, i also work for a engine machine shop
you do need a tool. is a threaded rod that fits the crank bolt threads, and there is a big nut that has a bearing atatched. the bearing sits on the damper and spins then you tighted, so that only downward pressuer is applied. there is no bolt spinning on the damper creating friction. also you have to hone the damper for the crank. you need to use a micrometer and measure the crank and a dial bore or telescoping gage to measure the damper. you can take a key(found at a harware store) and grinde it to fit the slot in the damper, grind it so it sits flush with the hole, and use a brake cylinder hone to hone it out
you do need a tool. is a threaded rod that fits the crank bolt threads, and there is a big nut that has a bearing atatched. the bearing sits on the damper and spins then you tighted, so that only downward pressuer is applied. there is no bolt spinning on the damper creating friction. also you have to hone the damper for the crank. you need to use a micrometer and measure the crank and a dial bore or telescoping gage to measure the damper. you can take a key(found at a harware store) and grinde it to fit the slot in the damper, grind it so it sits flush with the hole, and use a brake cylinder hone to hone it out
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I don't think it will be a pain at this point. Once you get all the stock stuff off the shaft (preferably without gacking up your condenser), clean and grease up your shaft liberally with arp lube, index it properly, and press that baby all the way home, should be good to go!