Well ya'll I have an update. I did what you suggested BT and found this...

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Hopefully these pics upload correctly from my phone. My damper plate is definitely shot...
Do you guys have a link or skidim part # for the correct Damper plate?
While I am at it, is there anything else I should be replacing?

Thank you guys for all of your help. You are making my life much easier, and my checkbook thanks you as well!!