BW1354e - no harmonic damper

[96-4x4]

Hello all.

I changed my tranny fluid yesterday and the transfer case fluid - to my surprise there is no harmonic damper on the transfer case! Apparently it's been gone for quite a while as the holes are filled with dried mud. Is this an issue? I mean nothing drives it - what is it there for? Do I need to get one?

Thanks in advance for any help. I love this forum! I have already got a ton of great information here.

 

[4x4junkie]

My best guess is Ford put it there to quell some sort of barely-audible noise or vibration. It's 5 lbs (if I recall correct) of dead weight that someone thought (correctly) wouldn't hurt any thing to lose (or were simply too lazy to put it back on after changing the t-case oil).

 

[adsm08]

I keep mine around to throw at people who annoy me.

Not sure if that comment is helpful, or constructive, but it is at least relevant.

 

[96-4x4]

Good to hear!

Thank you both for the replies.