I had to install a spacer between the fan clutch and it's pulley (slip the spacer on the hub, then screw on the clutch/fan assembly.

I used a large diameter, 1/8" thick washer. Just enlarged the inside diameter to fit the hub.

 

well its good to know im not the only one. I thought about the spacer idea, just didnt know if it would have any negative effects, but sounds like thats the route il take. You say it only took 1/8" of spacing to clear?

 

Not trying to change the subject of the post, but was wondering if you can tell much difference with that fluid damper?

 

quick question: what is a fluid damper?

thanks

 

It replaces the balancer on the front of the crankshaft, it's supposed to make the engine smoother.

 

why would you want it to run smother?

 

Oh....I don't know. Save wear and tear on the crank bearings, crank shaft and the rest of the rotating assembly? Stuff like that :thumbsup:

 

Gotcha makes since now. I'll stop hijacking now. This will be put on the "when I get the money" list.

 

I drove a guy's 1st gen that had one and you couldn't even feel it running, and mine shakes the screws out of the trim, i was also wondering if others found this to be true.

Dar

 

Call the maker of the fluid dampner...

Its hard to see in this photo but they make a spin on spacer... Look at my fan blades and how far forward the fan is.

They improve how smooth the engine runs a lot. Like others above I would put one on every cummins I own.

 

^ dam that's sexy.:drool2:... Now what were we talking about... Oh fluidampr I run one also and as stated before, it really does smooth out the engine.

Kinda hard to justify droping 4 bills on one... But looking back at my conversion $ #'s it was just a drop in the bucket.

I had clearance issues with the 92 oem aluminum fan...but have just enough room with a newer better designed oem steel fan I'm useing now. Must be a few different fan blade designs out there.

 

Snoot .....theres no dought about it your engine is absolutly beautiful.