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Re: [Fot] aftermarket crank dampeners and pullies for TR4's

To: Sam Halkias <atr6racer@hotmail.com>, "toodamnfunky@comcast.net" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] aftermarket crank dampeners and pullies for TR4's
From: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:42:19 -0600
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Who is the source for the ATI dampers?  I switched to the Moss style 
one a year ago after an older model (different design) came apart.

Thanks, Tony Drews

At 12:30 PM 12/3/2013, Sam Halkias wrote:
>Stick with the ATI damper. They can put the timing marks in the proper
>position for a 4 , 6 or 8 cylinder, just send it to them. I use ATI dampers on
>full race and street engines, could not be happier. Yes they do cost $$$$ but
>it will pay for itself over the long run.
>
>Sam H.
>
> > On Dec 3, 2013, at 1:14 PM, toodamnfunky@comcast.net wrote:
> >
> > FoT
> >
> > I have the Moss B= pulley and belt conversion with the rubber joint on the
> > crank pulley/dampener.
> >
> > Kas warned me at Elkhart lake that these can separate and with that I would
> > like to explore higher quality
> >
> > crank dampeners. We installed an ATI super damper on Mark Edenbs car and
> > there are three things about it I donbt like.
> >
> >    1. Cost + $ 500.00
> >    2. They are not clocked correctly for the TR4 and a new timing pointer
> > needs to be fitted in a less than ideal position.
> >    3. With the engine installed there is only B<b clearance to the steering
> > rack.
> >
> >
> >
> > B
> >
> > So with that I have been looking at OEM and aftermarket dampeners/balancers
> > for other cars but I just donbt know
> >
> > enough about machining to determine if it would be worth trying to machine
>a
> > balancer from another make to fit the TR4.
> >
> > B
> >
> > While on the subject of pullies in general Ibm wondering what others have
> > done with non-Triumph parts.
> >
> > I would prefer a serpentine belt. I know I could fit a good quality
>tensioner
> > but still stuck on fitting non-triumph pullies
> >
> > to the TR-4.
> >
> > Can anyone advise on this subject ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > jim g
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