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Old 07-13-2018, 05:16 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by angus99 View Post
Each engine has about 3,400 hours if you can believe the meters. If it’s a damper plate, what’s the harm in running it that way?.
I suppose it depends on the type. Some fail open, meaning no go, some fail with just no damping meaning more wear on the transmission gears. Some fail into pieces and jam and stall the engine.

Of course it's anybody's guess even if you knew it was the damper - how much longer it may last.

Ken
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