Where is the vibration damper located?
The damper will be fitted at the front of the engine (opposite the clutch or transmission) just beyond the cover of the timing chain, gears, or belt, and behind the accessory drive pulley (which may carry one or more V, serpentine, or cogged belts.)
What is the purpose of a vibration damper?
Vibration dampers are used to absorb vibration emanating from machinery, pedestrian traffic, etc. primarily to reduce the noise associated with such vibration and to procure a more comfortable environment.
How do vibration dampers work?
Basically, a vibration dampener is usually a visco-elastic substance like Sorbothane, which has the properties of both a solid and a liquid. This kind of substance will actually absorb some of the energy from vibration, turning some of it into heat energy and storing some of it until the pressure is off.
When should I change my vibration damper?
So, replacement is required when the harmonic balancer is no longer able to provide reduction of vibrations due to wear. Furthermore, when a torsional vibration damper has reached the end of its service life Gates recommends that all wear parts are replaced at the same time to ensure the best long-term solution.
What is a vibration damper?
marine. A device fitted to an engine crankshaft to suppress or reduce the stresses resulting from torsional vibration.
Why do you need a torsional vibration damper?
A torsional vibration damper provides durability by controlling destructive torsional vibration. A side benefit to vibration control is releasing lost torque and horsepower through greater efficiency. A performance damper is constructed from three main components:
What kind of vibration dampers do engine builders use?
There are three vibration types engine builders must consider – unbalanced, axial and torsional. A torsional vibration damper provides durability by controlling destructive torsional vibration. A side benefit to vibration control is releasing lost torque and horsepower through greater efficiency.
When do you need a harmonic balancer and damper?
Whenever an engine is modified beyond stock, builders should consider employing a harmonic balancer/damper. Once the engineers get it down to the least amount of vibration, then a balancer is designed to minimize the rest.
Can you balance a wheel with a damper on?
“The directions say that you cannot balance with the damper on the crank. You’re supposed to balance the crank, rods and flywheel, and all that stuff, bolt the engine together and then put the damper on and it will balance itself. Well, my retort to that is that most racers do not balance their wheels with the tire flat.”