I got bad VD

[Longknife]

VIBRATION DAMPENER!!!!!!!!! LOL!, I have to replace my Vib D and the new one says I must use a VD installer tool, Its been a long time since I worked on one of these BB Mopars but I remember just pulling them on with the bolt...???? What Ya think???

 

[steve340]

I would use the install tool. If the new one is really tight on the crank nose you could damage the thread.

 

[Sam69sat]

Just get a new TOOL and all your VD problems will go away!

 

[khryslerkid]

I rented one from Advance Auto last time. Worked great. I'm not hammering on a dampner like I've known some to do!

 

[Cranky]

If you have the tools, mic the crank OD and the damper ID and see how tight it is. I have a homemade tool (no VD) and it works well but checking the size of any new part is important.

 

[khryslerkid]

Normally you can't get the dampner on far enough to use the factory bolt to pull it on. It will only be a few threads and they won't hold up. The installation tool kit has a longer bolt.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I seem to remember a shorth length of 2x4 and a bmf rubber hammer

 

[Hilljack68]

Penicillin, dude... and for the love of crumb cake, stay out of the game for awhile!!

 

[multimopes]

You might consider re-wording your title next time; I thought you had a STD, LOL!

 

[zyzzyx]

You live in the Villages?

 

[Don Frelier]

Normally you can't get the dampner on far enough to use the factory bolt to pull it on. It will only be a few threads and they won't hold up.

I've always been able to get them on with no special tools.
I sand both with 400 paper, clean thoroughly test fit with light oil until I can get it on about a 1/3 of the way.
Hit it with a dead blow a couple times and bolt it on.

 

[kiwigtx]

VIBRATION DAMPENER!!!!!!!!! LOL!, I have to replace my Vib D and the new one says I must use a VD installer tool, Its been a long time since I worked on one of these BB Mopars but I remember just pulling them on with the bolt...???? What Ya think???

Sounds like you have a bad case of Van-aerial Disease.

 

[Montclaire]

How often do these things fail? I have the front of my 440 stripped down and was going to pull the dampener to see if I can ID the cam. I’m looking at the dampener and wondering if I should replace it - the block is a 67 and it looks original.

I’ve seen stock replacements for around $100, but it seems like it might be a waste as I’ve never had one of these things crap out.

 

[Don Frelier]

How often do these things fail? I have the front of my 440 stripped down and was going to pull the dampener to see if I can ID the cam. I’m looking at the dampener and wondering if I should replace it - the block is a 67 and it looks original.

I’ve seen stock replacements for around $100, but it seems like it might be a waste as I’ve never had one of these things crap out.

It's got a 54 year old piece of rubber in there.
Your call.

 

[Montclaire]

It's got a 54 year old piece of rubber in there.
Your call.

Yep. And I’m thinking the new piece of Chinese rubber that will replace it will probably fail within 5 years.

 

[Mark Barnes]

Yep. And I’m thinking the new piece of Chinese rubber that will replace it will probably fail within 5 years.

Possibly 5 MINUTES.

 

[33 IMP]

Homemade tool here too. I got a length of 3/4 16 all thread around six inches, bottom it in the crank, then use a 3/4 nut and a couple bigass fender washers with grease in between, and just crank it on. I have less than five bucks in it, cause the all thread was available at my shop. Conveniently, the puller has the same thread.