1932 Packard Vibration Dampener Puzzle

The outer halves SHOULD press hard, very HARD, on the inner disc. Don't get the idea you would be able to get any movement with your hands. These pieces fit very tight, and movement is very minimal even then.

You are correct. I learned that the outer rim of the inner disk must be clamped hard to the outer halves of the damper. Any relative motion which absorbs vibrations occurs not between the inner and outer disks, but within the rubber of the inner disk.

See my reply in the Packard forum for a full explanation.

Thanks --- Scott