Originally Posted By: Trav
It may have a TDC mark on the outer ring (I have no idea I am not that familiar with this engine to say), if it does you could put it TDC and check if #1 piston is at TDC or you may be able to see it by the timing marks.
Otherwise visually and try to move it, if you can move it its done. Don't overlook this a slipped damper ring can eventually take the engine main bearings out.
That's how I found out mine was bad on my 1977 Plymouth Volare' slant six. I checked the timing and it was way off. I was young at the time and had no idea what happened to it, but a friend told me what the problem was.
It may have a TDC mark on the outer ring (I have no idea I am not that familiar with this engine to say), if it does you could put it TDC and check if #1 piston is at TDC or you may be able to see it by the timing marks.
Otherwise visually and try to move it, if you can move it its done. Don't overlook this a slipped damper ring can eventually take the engine main bearings out.
That's how I found out mine was bad on my 1977 Plymouth Volare' slant six. I checked the timing and it was way off. I was young at the time and had no idea what happened to it, but a friend told me what the problem was.
