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I have a few.

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I did learn this weekend, while studying my 1929-1930 parts lists will illustrations, that the test specification, at least for the Model C engine, is 30 to 40 pounds pull at the rim should cause it to slip.

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I am reading my copy; agree with Rick, it’s a good book and a great addition to the body of knowledge about the Pierce-Arrow.

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I found in the old service bulletins that this was a 137 inch wheelbase Car, assembled during June 1931. The owner of the number plate was surprised that much infonwascavailable.

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Thanks, Bob!

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Ford Fusion money for a decent Pierce-Arrow seems OK to me.

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In perusing my new Series 80 manual last evening, I noticed the illustration and description of the harmonic damper, including advice that, upon adjusting the compression springs until a tension of 15 pounds applied tangentially at the rim is required to slip the damper. Just like the unit Rolls-Royce used for years.

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Thanks, Ed. I found several rebuilders of the rubber vulcanized units but nothing describing this unit.

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I have a couple of technical papers regarding the Rolls-Royce friction dampener which they used for years. There is discussion and test data of potential substitutes for the original woven cotton duck material. I also found a photo of a cotton duck friction element.

These materials are quite interesting but they do not really answer

My immediate need, which is to restore my Pierce’s dampener to good condition and useful service. Surely someone has answered this question before now (one might reason)?

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Peter, the material found in the dampener is some sort of fabric or felt material, it is not rubber.

Rolls-Royce at one time used a similarly-constructed dampener. The friction material was a radially-woven cotton duck.

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The tech stated the springs, bolts, metal parts looked good. The friction material: not so well (obviously).

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See photos of the dampener dismantled. Typical dampener I am familiar with, is made of steel/iron parts with rubber vulcanized between. The technician says this appears to be some sort of felt-like friction material.

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Great job, everyone! Kathy and I had a great time. It was great to see everyone and your Pierces.

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Missing your presence; it’s a nice meet.

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Beautiful car! Eager to see it and meet you!

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I find the hydrostatic gauge interesting, but I am beginning to lean toward converting the ‘31 to an electric gauge after reading about all the issues.

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