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3rd Generation 1979 - 1993 => 1984 - 1986 SVO => Topic started by: rodster on November 13, 2011, 04:16:43 PM

Title: Engine Dampers
Post by: rodster on November 13, 2011, 04:16:43 PM

Any idea if the engine dampers were used on other Ford lines?  I know early 83 TBird Turbo Coupes used them but carried an E2 part number instead of the E3 which I believe was on the 84's as shown in the pictures.

I've always wondered when/why they were used (obviously to dampen shake) but I don't recall seeing them used very long.  Kind of a 'mystery part" to me.

This could be one of those very hard to find concours parts????

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HjUaKWyitTM/TsAkfVNxB2I/AAAAAAAADEA/hCTijWY96fw/s400/SVO_Eng_Damper1.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gXExj-TnmSs/TsAkf4lS-kI/AAAAAAAADEE/ox1JJIYinbM/s400/SVO_Eng_Damper2.jpg)

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: svo2scj on November 14, 2011, 04:55:47 PM

All I can offer is from 2/15/1982 SVO redbook;

SubSystem02.03 Engine Mounts - New, similar to 1982 Mustang restricted to 3.5 degree roll. Dual Engine dampers to control shake and reverse wheel hop.

E3ZU 6M046 AA       Add, New 83 T bird W/mod valving  Proto Samples by 4/23/82

Mark

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: rodster on November 15, 2011, 11:27:32 PM

OK, thanks.

I did an internet search and SUSPA inc. still seems to be in business.  They have a contact section so I sent an inquiry. After all these years, there's probably no one left at the company from the 80's.   ::)

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: Kendal Coker on November 21, 2011, 01:32:06 PM

My 94 ranger has some on it. It is longer.

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: chalkys_explorer on December 22, 2011, 07:26:28 PM

 I'm sure I remember seeing something very similar engine shock on an 83 or 84 V-6 convertible.

 Rod, any chance you could take that pick of the part number with a tape measure next to it for scaling???

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: rodster on January 17, 2012, 12:02:36 AM

The picture I attached is just a 'file photo' I have so I won't be able to get a picture with a scale.  :(

Contacted SUSPA and here's what they had to say.

Unfortunately, we have not made those dampers in years.  The point of
them was purely to help reduce vibration transmission from the engine to
the body - they are not critical to the vehicle for use.

The are no longer available.  I wish I could be of more help, but these
are long gone.


Best regards,

Bob Wilkinson
General Manager, Special Projects

SUSPA, Inc.
3970 Roger B. Chaffee Mem. Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-3497
Phone 616 246-5438
Fax 616 241-0661
E-Mail bwilkinson@suspa-inc.com
Internet www.suspa.com

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: rodster on February 24, 2012, 11:23:27 PM

Seems SHO's used a damper too.

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: 8T6 SVO on April 23, 2013, 03:27:55 PM

I have a NOS set of those (SVO dampners) - available too.

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: 8T6 SVO on October 03, 2013, 07:48:16 PM

Quote from: rodster on February 24, 2012, 11:23:27 PM

Seems SHO's used a damper too.

What is the part number? 

Maybe a comparison of this SHO part to the SVO part will allow for an alternative solution?

Title: Re: Engine Dampers
Post by: KevinK on October 31, 2021, 06:06:35 PM

There some other generic aftermarket versions out there not specific for Fords.