The rubber insert can deteriorate to the point where the pulley separates
from the center. I sent mine to Damper Dudes and they "rebuilt" the damper
and took care of the problem. Another common problem is the pulley will
slowly spin on the center and the timing marks are no longer accurate.
http://www.damperdudes.net/
Terry Geiger
Florence, Alabama USA
http://www.shoalsbritishcars.org
'74 Triumph TR6 (for sunny days)
'59 Triumph TR3A (basket case)
'84 Mercedes 300D (for the wife to drive)
'90 Chevy S10 (parts fetcher)
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Subject: Harmonic balancer TR6
> Hi,
> would like to know a little bit more about these units.
> Take it the small visible rubber strip is holding the outer and the inner
> part
> together. Concerned that it might fail and will leave the car stranded at
> the
> road side and no replacement immediately available. Question is should
> I be concerned? TIA for some advice. Wiard
> PS Sorry for the duplication as I am sure it was discussed before.
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