ATI damper

[torqued2dmax]

Have most of you that bought an ATI damper , that is going on an oem crank , found it necessary to send it out to be honed at a machine shop ? Or were you able with the ATI install tool and Duramax attachment parts , got it to go on ok ! I am trying to figure out how long this might take ! I dont want to tie up my families shop too long ! Thanks !

 

[IOWA LLY]

I used a flap wheel on a die grinder and “lightly polished” it. It went on, but was very difficult before I did that. Afterwards it goes on with pretty good resistance, but it’s not unreasonable in my opinion.


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[torqued2dmax]

I was hoping you would say that because I ordered everything already then I read about some of the problems people on other sites were having ! Its great having people that know what they are doing chime in on this site ! Thanks again !!!

 

[torqued2dmax]

I used a flap wheel on a die grinder and “lightly polished” it. It went on, but was very difficult before I did that. Afterwards it goes on with pretty good resistance, but it’s not unreasonable in my opinion.


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Which anti seize works best , ceramic ultra high temp , copper high temp or the gray ? Or does it not matter ! Thanks !

 

[ikeG]

Leave the engine(or complete truck obviously) outside in the cold. Then when you are ready to install the damper, heat up the hub part with a butane torch. This should help it go on. You have to be careful using the damper bolt to press it on. If it doesnt have enough thread contact before you start putting the muscle to it, you'll pull the threads right out of the crank snout.

 

[torqued2dmax]

Thanks Isaac , I bought the ATI install tool $180 plus $50 duramax adapter to try and do it right ! That is a great idea about the cold and hot , between that and a little sanding I hope all will be well ! Thanks , If you ever need that tool , I will be glad to run it down to you ! I hope I dont need it again until my eng build !

 

[ikeG]

Thanks Isaac , I bought the ATI install tool $180 plus $50 duramax adapter to try and do it right ! That is a great idea about the cold and hot , between that and a little sanding I hope all will be well ! Thanks , If you ever need that tool , I will be glad to run it down to you ! I hope I dont need it again until my eng build !

Yep, good luck. Thanks

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[CarolinaHD]

Thanks Isaac , I bought the ATI install tool $180 plus $50 duramax adapter to try and do it right ! That is a great idea about the cold and hot , between that and a little sanding I hope all will be well ! Thanks , If you ever need that tool , I will be glad to run it down to you ! I hope I dont need it again until my eng build !

Whenever you're done let me know and I'll rent it from you if that's cool

 

[torqued2dmax]

You pay shipping both ways and you can use it for free ! DHD said it will take about two weeks for me to get my order all put together , I ordered several things that are on back order . I will check in with you when I am finished with it !

 

[KRODMAX/KS]

Ordered a SoCal set-up recently for my brother's, he was able to send it back and get a refund after he used it.

 

[torqued2dmax]

Leave the engine(or complete truck obviously) outside in the cold. Then when you are ready to install the damper, heat up the hub part with a butane torch. This should help it go on. You have to be careful using the damper bolt to press it on. If it doesnt have enough thread contact before you start putting the muscle to it, you'll pull the threads right out of the crank snout.

Carolina HD good news , I just put my ATI damper on today and Isaac was 100% correct , no tools needed to press on damper , I dissembled the damper and put the inner hub on an old coil style hot plate for about 10 min on high , it slipped right on while holding it with welders gloves , got it to about 250 , not hot enough to hurt seal ! Thanks a lot Isaac G !

 

[ikeG]

Carolina HD good news , I just put my ATI damper on today and Isaac was 100% correct , no tools needed to press on damper , I dissembled the damper and put the inner hub on an old coil style hot plate for about 10 min on high , it slipped right on while holding it with welders gloves , got it to about 250 , not hot enough to hurt seal ! Thanks a lot Isaac G !

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[CarolinaHD]

Well Thank you Isaac for setting me strait on 2 different subjects tonight :thumb: