After starter has been engaged and condition has been ensured, you can install transmission and converter. There are a few indicators that the layman can use in order to determine whether the flex plate has developed a fault or become damaged. Modified XJ Cherokee Tech. Situated between the engine of a motor vehicle, and the gearbox and transmission mechanism, is a clever and essential device that has been fitted to engines of all shapes and sizes since the early days of steam locomotion up to high performance vehicles of the present day. The big three automakers all had dreams and visions of what would make the ultimate power plant to propel their cars and trucks down the road. If all you have to do is put the shifter in a drive (D) and step on the gas pedal, your vehicle has a flexplate. Re: Is my flex plate on backwards? 351W (Windsor)1969–1997 28.
Normally, a flex plate is replaced rather than repaired. 130 tooth ring gear for most, some bigger displacements may use 143 tooth. And the sound of the broken part is terrible if you have a broken flexplate or flywheel you have to go to your mechanic immediately and change the part. He follows and writes about the global automotive industry, with an eye on the latest vehicle technologies.
2) Prepare the surface before installing the new flex plate. Pick up break points won't change. 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far. Despite their similar functionality, a flex plate and a flywheel are two completely different types of components, and they are not interchangeable.
The flex plate is a metal disk that mounts the torque converter in an automatic transmission to the rear of the engine's crankshaft. And the weight is the only thing I can see without unbolting it and pulling the trans back. Engines mated to automatics from the factory are not machined for a standard Mopar pilot bushing, will require special bronze bushing to run manual transmission. There will be a knocking sound coming from the engine. Unique crank flange bolt pattern and balance. On the other hand, you will need a spacer if the crank is short. I dreamed I installed the flywheel/ flex plate backwards.... The focus of this article will be on the more popular V8 applications you see used in abundance throughout hot rodding. When installed, the balance weight of the flex plate should be towards the engine. The replacement of the flywheel can vary depending on the model and the quality, the prices are about 35$ and 400$. These bolt patterns became successively smaller with each generation.
There still exist some vitally essential things that you should pay attention to. This is because the firing process comprises of several different actions that, despite happening very quickly, do not happen simultaneously. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests). When you engage the reverse and forward gear, the noise and the knocking sound should alert you early enough. After installing the flex plate I rechecked the converter hub to crankshaft and noticed with the hub engaged all the way into the crankshaft there's about.
150" gap between the converter lugs and flex plate. When starting, the starter will make a whining sound. How Do You Connect a Flexplate to a Torque Converter? That should free up some time for me to do my flexplate. I know it's offset from the mating surface so if it was on backwards the gear would probably not be fully engaging. After confirming the need to replace the flex plate, the transmission will be removed from the vehicle.
Any help would be appreciated. Link to more pics of "Rose" Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. No it hasnt been driven at all, only starter for about 45 seconds. You should, therefore, know that a flex plate has been installed backwards if it is flat against the crank. Early GM(Chevrolet) Small Block Engines. Ford FE & Y Block engines. LS/LT series engines 1997-present (Gen 3, 4, & 5). This is due to the fluid coupling of the torque converter, which eliminates the grinding of a clutch.
Also, clean the threads to ensure that nothing is blocking the fasteners. 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod. One set of holes will look uniform and would be for mounting to the crankshaft. The rest are normal drivers. It is important to note that a flex plate is a precision engine part, and cracking or warping will cause all manner of issues. Rough-running engine. It's definitely on backwards). All are internally balanced. Hello all, I am in desperate need of some real help here. When they need do need replacing, you can typically get away with using an aftermarket replacement. 09-26-2015 05:29 PM. The size of the lip is usually 1/16 of an inch. Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts.
The flex plate is a key component of your car's powertrain, which includes the engine, the transmission, and the other related parts that get the power to the ground. The term flex is used in the flex plate because this component can flex across its main axis.
I have a t-400 trany... Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air. Moreover, the lip on the plate serves as the universal indicator that it should face towards the engine. In the olden days, all vehicles came with a manual transmission. Pay close attention to the kind of damage the plate has so that you can correct such issues before installing the new one. The first is the orientation of the torque converter. Hi Folks, Getting ready to put my shortblock together.
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