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Oct 28, 2020 | 04:22 PM

Arizona97

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From: Arizona

Need your input

I am going to have to change my Harmonic Balancer soon and was wondering how many of you have installed a Fluidampr in your 7.3. and if you had any issues with the install? I am trying to decide between factory OEM or the Fluidampr.
Your thoughts and experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ed

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:32 PM

ESwift

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizona97

I stuck a fluidampr on my 2000. Went on fine, it has a bit of a different face where the press pushes compared to factory, so you may have to use some ingenuity depending on your press kit. Make sure you get enough threads into crank, it sucks to have the press bolt pull out....
I dont know if the extra cost was worth it or not, but it is still working just fine so that's good.

Oct 28, 2020 | 05:09 PM

Bitterroot Diesel

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It improved the 7.3 shake on the ZF6 and I installed a new Melling LPOP at that time. We can sell you a FLUIDAMPR.

Oct 28, 2020 | 05:53 PM

AubieTN

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I did as Bitterroot did, installed a Melling oil pump and the Fluid-damper. I think the instructions require some RTV around the key way. Typically the original bolt is not long enough to pull the new damper into final position, so I purchased a piece of metric all thread plus a couple matching nuts and cut the all thread several inches longer than the original bolt. Mine has been on for 4 or 5 years.

Oct 28, 2020 | 05:59 PM

Arizona97

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From: Arizona

Need your input

Thanks for the input so far, good advice. I just have to be sure that the Fluidampr is worth it and no hard installs.
Thanks to everyone
Ed

Oct 28, 2020 | 06:35 PM

7.3 Powerstroke Guy

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From: Pennsylvania

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bitterroot Diesel

It improved the 7.3 shake on the ZF6 and I installed a new Melling LPOP at that time. We can sell you a FLUIDAMPR.

What do you mean by 7.3 ZF-6 shake, at idle? Or the shutter when releasing the clutch?

Oct 28, 2020 | 07:35 PM

Bitterroot Diesel

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From: Florence, MT

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 Powerstroke Guy

What do you mean by 7.3 ZF-6 shake, at idle? Or the shutter when releasing the clutch?

Just speaking towards which vehicle in the signature that has the dampner. I picked up a longer bolt from the hardware store for install.

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Oct 28, 2020 | 08:28 PM

jstihl

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I put a fluidamper on my 2000 along with a melling lpop. I just used 2 washers stacked with the crank bolt to install and had no problems. I do think they say it's best to use a new crank bolt after you press the fluidamper on but I didn't. Don't forget to put sealant on the keyway as oil can slowly leak past it if you don't(I don't think this was in the fluidamper directions but I found out the hard way) .If you need the measurements for the washers I can probably locate them just let me know. Probably best to rent a fan clutch tool for local auto store, this makes taking off the fan much easier, although some just use a air chisel and strike the fan nut a couple times to loosen it up. I heard this is not good to do so I just got the tool. The melling lpop is easy to install as well, your going to be right there so might as well. If you have any questions just let us know, it's not a bad job at all.