...but dampers can fail and cause a nasty vibration.....
The damper and flywheel are used during balancing, and a
good shop will also check the cluth pressure plate to be sure
it is 0 balance...usually bolted to your flywheel... but
it can be checked by itself..
Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:
>
> Marty----Engine parts should not "unbalance" themselves, once balanced.
> Changes can occur in accessories, such as the alternator, and produce a
> buzz. Also in the drive train, such as U-joints. It depends on whether
> you were on the road when you felt these vibrations.
>
> I believe my engine was balanced with the damper attached, as well as
> the clutch package, at the time. (At least they asked me to bring these
> items. It's possible that they checked these separately)
> This engine also goes thru some harmonics at 3000-3500, if the engine
> isn't loaded, such as a simple revving. I keep these exercises to a
> minimum.
>
> Dick
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