I have a nice new TCI flexplate, 50oz balance, 157tooth. Does the counterweight on the flexplate "line up" with the one on the balancer, or does it "oppose" it? I was pretty sure there's no way to install the flexplate the wrong way, but I'm having second thoughts. Also, does the flexplate "cup" over the crank?
I have the same flexplate on my car. There is no way to install it wrong. If there is, I do not know about it and surely I would have done it wrong by now. I believe the holes on the flexplate will only line-up one way (I think) but as far as which way to the flexplate faces to the crank.....it will only go one way. I am looking for a picture of mine.
Great, hope you can find a pic! Also, did you have the plate that goes between the trans and engine, with the holes for the starter and flexplate/torque converter? I have a couple laying around and they all appear to be the same thickness.
you will need that plate. it keeps the spacing on your convertor, starter etc. all the correct distance. mine is different because I run a mid-plate (much thicker) I had a spacer, that goes between the flexxplate/crank machined out of the same material as the flexplate. I could not find a picture
o yeah.....I think???? there should be a spacer that goes between your flexplate/crank that is the same thinkness as your block plate. *someone correct me if I am wrong...I have done this 100 times, but I have never had the confidence to answer to many technical questions
What year engine you working on ? Just curious because the 302's from 1980 and prior (I think) along with all 351W's use a 28oz imbalance flexplate.
