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Big hunk of cast iron hanging from rear floorpan
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 10:43 am
by 71Satellite98661
Does anyone know the purpose or intent of the 13 lb. hunk of cast iron bolted near the rear driveshaft yoke? There are (3) rubber isolated mounting points where the piece hangs from studs beneath the floor. Location is actually in the driveshaft tunnel between the LH and RH rear footwells. What years and body styles included these things? Does it have to do with isolating/absorbing vibrations/harmonics?
Re: Big hunk of cast iron hanging from rear floorpan
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 6:03 pm
by Eric
Re: Big hunk of cast iron hanging from rear floorpan
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:15 pm
by 71Satellite98661
Eric, thank you! I couldn't have asked for a more thorough answer. The TSBs were a plus! I'd love to paw through that stack of 1000+ TSBs you mentioned in your Feb 11, 2007 post. cheers to you!
Re: Big hunk of cast iron hanging from rear floorpan
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 8:55 am
by pag5
Do not agree that this damper was for non hp cars only.......My 1971 383 Auto Road Runner has this same damper. build date 9/18/70
thanks
Paul