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RobertE
Robert Edgeworth

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02/19/2008 08:27AM

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Help! Front dampner clearance
Posted by: RobertE
Date: June 11, 2009 09:55AM

Hey everyone, I'm stuck in a bit of a pickle here with this engine swap and need some advice

It's a '79 B, 4.0 Rover v8 using a Buick 300 crank. The mounts being used are from Glen Towery

which move the engine back about ~1 1/4". Currently the front dampener is sitting on top of

the steering rack. I was just wondering if anyone else has encountered this issue before?

I'd rather not alter the dampener since the engine has already been externally balanced.

Thanks for any help


Justinb
Justin Broome

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06/10/2009 12:33PM

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Re: Help! Front dampner clearance
Posted by: Justinb
Date: June 11, 2009 05:49PM

I ran into the same problem when I first put my motor together. What front dampener are you using? I had to take the one that came with my original rover 3.5L and have it modified to 'not' hit the steering rack. It was a bit of a pain, but it worked out. I could probably find a picture if necessary. Posting a picture of yours may help too.

Justin


RobertE
Robert Edgeworth

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Re: Help! Front dampner clearance
Posted by: RobertE
Date: June 12, 2009 12:14PM

My father spoke with the gentleman who balanced the engine. He was told that shaving a little bit off the front dampener would have have little to no affect and probably wouldn't be noticed. I took it to the machine shop and had approximately 3/16" taken off and it fits now! Voila!
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Bugeyev8
Brian Marshall
San Leandro CA
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12/16/2008 08:53PM

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1960 Bugeye, 1974 MGB,Triumph TR8 1.2 115 Hp 1275 in the Bugeye, Nissan Ka24DE in MG

Re: Help! Front dampner clearance
Posted by: Bugeyev8
Date: June 12, 2009 04:57PM

there is no N in Damper just so you guys know


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4514 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Help! Front dampner clearance
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 14, 2009 12:16PM

I guess you're right, since it's spelled h-a-r-m-o-n-i-c b-a-l-a-n-c-e-r. :)


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