Re: Vibration Damper Removal - 1928 5-26

Posted by John Wogec On 2014/3/27 16:37:32

Not a problem. Here is what the list calls out for the 443: two "Motor vibration damper flywheel", part numbers 147208 (second picture from right in bottom row), one "Motor vibration damper flywheel facing", part number 146998 (picture directly above the flywheel), six springs (small spring at top of picture),part number 148434, one Motor vibration damper hub (part number 158112) (second picture from left in middle row)and a key for the hub. Finally, it calls out a "Motor vibration damper hub sleeve" part number 158782 (right upper picture)

So, if you believe the Parts list for the 443 model, it is actually two flywheels with springs inside, a facing plate on the front, all mounted on a hub with a sleeve around it and a key that prevents it from slipping on the shaft.

I have a 1929 385 h.p. and I honestly havent looked at it that closely. It is covered with rust and I am still many moons from disassembling my engine, but to the best of my recollection, I don't remember it being composed of that many parts, but I would agree, there is definitely a groove between the two flywheels that may tease apart with some coaxing. The position of my engine presents with the exact problems cited by the other commenters. Unless that thing comes apart and the two pieces can be slid off the shaft in sequence, that riveted frame cross member is gonna require that you lift the engine. Please let me know what you figure out...I will be in the same predicament in the coming months.