Fluidampr I need help ASAP
03-02-2007, 05:16 PM
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Fluidampr I need help ASAP
I finally got my engine in and went to put the fan on and its hitting the dang Dampner, Anyone know what the deal is? I didnt see any thing the fluidampr site that said anything about any clearance problems.
03-02-2007, 08:13 PM
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I had the exact same problem. As installed, the Fluidampr just clears the fan with maybe an eighth of an inch clearance. When running, the fan just kisses the face of the damper. 
I ended up making what amounts to a 1/8" thick washer that goes between the big nut and the hub of the fan assembly. With that, there's now roughly 1/4" clearance. Running, it clears the fan OK.
Still though, I'd like more space but it works.
I ended up making what amounts to a 1/8" thick washer that goes between the big nut and the hub of the fan assembly. With that, there's now roughly 1/4" clearance. Running, it clears the fan OK.
Still though, I'd like more space but it works.
03-02-2007, 10:38 PM
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The clutch was new 5000 miles ago, the fan hits before the clutch nut even gets tight, I had to put 4 flat washers in the clutch to even get 1/8 inch clearance on the fan to dampner.
03-02-2007, 10:53 PM
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the damper made of 3 pieces , the outside-metal , the rubber middle part , and the inside-metal , some times the outside part slips off the rubber .
Can you see if the seal is riding on the same old spot on the damper ?
Can you see if the seal is riding on the same old spot on the damper ?
03-03-2007, 06:48 PM
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I dont know much about hotroding diesel's. But be very careful useing a fluidamper , know from experience. Dont care what they say and they do go bad. thats on a racing small block chevy at hi rpm's.(8700)
03-03-2007, 08:37 PM
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Actually, Cummins has used a viscous type damper in a number of applications. In the industrial setting, Cummins recommends a through inspection every 2000 hours or two years.
They (Cummins), are very specific that the fluid will become hard with time.
Ref: Operation and Maintenance Manual
Industrial B3.9, B4.5, and B5.9 Series Engines
Bulletin 4021389 printed Aug 2005
The Fluidampr however ~ "The fluid inside the Fluidampr will NEVER deteriorate in a high performance race or street application. The fluid is good for life, and Fluidampr stands behind this claim with a 100% money back guarantee".
Ref: http://www.fluidampr.com/ASKTECH/20.html
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They (Cummins), are very specific that the fluid will become hard with time.
Ref: Operation and Maintenance Manual
Industrial B3.9, B4.5, and B5.9 Series Engines
Bulletin 4021389 printed Aug 2005
The Fluidampr however ~ "The fluid inside the Fluidampr will NEVER deteriorate in a high performance race or street application. The fluid is good for life, and Fluidampr stands behind this claim with a 100% money back guarantee".
Ref: http://www.fluidampr.com/ASKTECH/20.html
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