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Author:  volaredon [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Which damper company?
I remember seeing talk on here about some place that rebuilds harmonic balancers.
Being as how this engine that I am rebuilding Is a 1974, I figure its original damper is due. I remember the 1st word was "damper" (well duh)
But in searching google I find
"Damper Doctor", and right below it in the Google search list was "Damper Dudes".
Is one more reputable than the other?
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which damper company?
You could just grab a new one.
Author:  Michael [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:21 pm ]
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I have no experience with these units, but they list for $35.79 plus shipping and tax.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 59&jsn=930
Author:  volaredon [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:39 pm ]
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Quote:
You could just grab a new one.
judging by the font/print of the numbers engraved into it, that one looks like it came over on the "boat". I think i'd rather take a chance on mine being redone even if it costs roughly the same. I try (yeah I know not always possible) to avoid parts from China..... dont get me started.... I just had to buy a heater core for my 99 Dakota and I couldnt find any replacements that DIDN'T come over on the boat from there.... NOT a job I want to do even once in a vehicle's lifetime, certainly dont want that cloud hanging over this truck hoping that this replacement lasts the rest of the truck's life with me--- however long that might be.
Author:  slantzilla [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:53 pm ]
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Aren't Damper Dudes and Damper Doctor the same people? I have used a few of the rebuilts. Only issue I had was they put the pulley ring on backwards on one, but they sent out another as soon as I called.
Author:  GregCon [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:38 pm ]
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I've used Damper Doctor on one engine. Product was good and I'm sure it will work for a long time, but I was a little upset to see they used one of those K-Mart sleeves on the snout to 'restore' the sealing surface. I can't stand those, in case you can't tell.

A 'real' company in the business should be (if needed) welding up and regrinding the snout.
Author:  Joshie225 [ Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:45 pm ]
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Quote:
I've used Damper Doctor on one engine. Product was good and I'm sure it will work for a long time, but I was a little upset to see they used one of those K-Mart sleeves on the snout to 'restore' the sealing surface. I can't stand those, in case you can't tell.

A 'real' company in the business should be (if needed) welding up and regrinding the snout.
Weld and regrind cast iron? At what cost? :shock:
Author:  volaredon [ Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Which damper company?
Quote:
Aren't Damper Dudes and Damper Doctor the same people? I have used a few of the rebuilts. Only issue I had was they put the pulley ring on backwards on one, but they sent out another as soon as I called.
Might be I'll have to look into that.
Recheck the Google search and see if same address/phone number etc between them
Author:  GregCon [ Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Which damper company?
A professional company? Weld/regrind would be cheap.

In fact, that's the sort of thing that separates a pro company from a guy in his garage. The capability to perform at a higher level.
Author:  rich006 [ Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:37 am ]
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I used Damper Dudes recently and was very satisfied with the quality.
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