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

To: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] aftermarket crank dampeners and pullies for TR4's
From: Allen Washatko <awashatko@wi.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 13:46:23 -0600
Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot@autox.team.net>
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FoT,

Good Parts sells them for the TR6 and they are ready to bolt on. Only  
need to align pulley's.

Allen
On Dec 3, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Tony Drews wrote:

> 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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