Re: Vibration Damper Removal - 1928 5-26
Posted by 28Pack526 On 2014/3/24 14:56:32
Thanks for the ideas guys. As suggested, it appears to be an at least 3-piece unit, with two halves split down the center and a smaller center hub. With the two larger halves removed, the center hub does appear to have enough clearance to slide over the cross member. I considered dismantling it in place, but don't see any bolts or screws holding it together. I assumed it was pressed onto the hub, and that even if I got it apart using a puller (which I've been admonished not to use) or some such, I wouldn't be able to get it back together the same way.
Similar dampers I've seen from later model Packards have a row of flat-head screws around the perimeter on the front face or other hardware holding them together. I guess it's possible those screws have been obscured by putty and paint on mine. I'll have to hit it with a wire wheel and inspect it more closely this evening. Given the number of scenarios that could necessitate removal of this thing (timing chain inspection / replacement, accidentally pulling out the brass retainer when removing the generator and dropping the gear, oil leak mitigation, etc.), it would be nice to know it's possible without conducting a major procedure, so I'll be sure to post my findings for posterity.
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Similar dampers I've seen from later model Packards have a row of flat-head screws around the perimeter on the front face or other hardware holding them together. I guess it's possible those screws have been obscured by putty and paint on mine. I'll have to hit it with a wire wheel and inspect it more closely this evening. Given the number of scenarios that could necessitate removal of this thing (timing chain inspection / replacement, accidentally pulling out the brass retainer when removing the generator and dropping the gear, oil leak mitigation, etc.), it would be nice to know it's possible without conducting a major procedure, so I'll be sure to post my findings for posterity.
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