2B8 R&D Drive Plate Ø 298,5 mm

Description

Damper drive plate is designed to transmit the engine power to the gearbox, whilst reducing transmitted gear noise and providing a cushioned drive when selecting gear. All R and D Damper Drive plates include a 'failsafe' design and maintain the drive if the flexible element fails. Damper Drive plate is fitted between the boat engine and the gearbox input shaft. R&D Marine has developed a wide range of competitively priced Damper Drive Plates to fit most engine/gearbox combinations. The R&D Damper Drive Plate reduce gear noise and allow the engine to run at lower speeds. Linear Stiffness elements for general applications and High-Deflection elements to stop gear noise and spline wear at slow speeds. The flexible elements are made from a Polyester Elastomer which has good heat qualities and is not affected by salt water, diesel and lubrication oils. Installation is made quick and easy as the R&D Damper Drive Plate requires no machining and is ready to bolt to the flywheel.