1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

Fluid dampr?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-03-2008, 08:22 PM
  #16  
Registered User
 
GLHS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brighton CO and Cheyenne WY
Posts: 722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have one also.
The funny thing is after I installed it, I never fired it up until the next day to go to work.
I remember backing out of the driveway and thinking something feels different. While thinking about it I thought to myself it sure does feel smoother for some reason then, DOH............the light went off in my head and I remembered installing it the day before.
It is smoother through all rpms.
Old 01-04-2008, 01:35 AM
  #17  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
HAMMER_DOWN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BC, CANADA
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've heard that the tach won't work with the fluidamper, is this true?
Old 01-04-2008, 05:45 PM
  #18  
Registered User
 
1stGen545's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jonesboro, TEXAS
Posts: 1,269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
They do you just have to relocate the pickup to the side with the kit they sell. I didn't have to splice the wire like they say you can just re-rout it.
Old 01-04-2008, 07:18 PM
  #19  
1st Generation Admin
 
BC847's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Buies Creek, NC
Posts: 4,597
Received 111 Likes on 57 Posts
@ 1stGen545 ~

Did you have any issues with the engine cooling fan touching the Fluidampnr? I had to move my heap's fan (and clutch) forward 1/8" to stop the blades from "kissing" the front of the damper.

Just as you, I to didn't have to extend the pickup cable. Just reroute it.
Old 01-04-2008, 10:25 PM
  #20  
Registered User
 
GLHS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brighton CO and Cheyenne WY
Posts: 722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My fan did hit the damper also. I think you might be able to put a large washer or two into the hub to sort of space it away.
I just bought a new fan clutch from Napa for a 2nd gen which barely clears.
Wish I had not. This new one is engaged nearly all the time.
Old 01-04-2008, 11:11 PM
  #21  
Registered User
 
1stGen545's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jonesboro, TEXAS
Posts: 1,269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
fan on my 2nd gen cleared by about 1/2". The fan hub sticks out about 1/2" or better than the 1st gen, belt runs in the same place but the fan hub is longer. I had to put a new fan clutch on yesterday morning, it sounded like I had a hand full of BB's in the oil pan. Just glad it stayed on for the drive to town.
Old 01-05-2008, 01:20 PM
  #22  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
HAMMER_DOWN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BC, CANADA
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1stGen545...how do you like the Denny T Power Pen, is it pretty good to write with? lol
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
torybarter
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
6
06-02-2010 08:27 PM
SOOT4BRAINS
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
7
11-21-2009 12:22 AM
Tommy93w350
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
7
06-26-2007 04:42 PM
2500
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
5
10-02-2006 09:14 PM
icrider
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
9
09-27-2006 03:10 PM



Quick Reply: Fluid dampr?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:40 PM.