Torque Converter and Flexplate balance

I just ordered my torque converter. The specs say it was balanced. So I ordered the flex plate at 0 oz. nuetral balance. That was the right move.....right?

Someone had previously gave me a link to Mustang Central C4 info and I think I am on the right track. Let me know.

Thanks

 

What year is your engine? You need to match the flywheel balance with whats correct for the engine you have.

 

its a 72-302

 

should i have got a 28oz. it seems if the TC is balanced shouldnt the flexplate?

 

Yes you need to have 28oz flexplate

 

that means it runs ..true...not wobbly.
like balancing a wheel or driveshaft.

like Dave said...the balance is in the motor...(flexplate and harmonic balancer)...to the crank...

...Frank...:Handshake

 

Thanks I called summit and changed the flexplate to the 28 oz, so i saved $14 thanks, it is still getting shipped tomorrow so I can have fun this weekend. You guys are pretty sure I needed the 28oz with a balanced torque converter?

 

All the early 302's had a 28 ounce flexplate. I posted that web site. All 302's are externally balanced.

 

thanks Don

 

Two completely different animals.....you did right by changing your order

 

Torque converters are always zero balanced - just like clutch pressure plates. They are a replacement item and the zero balance mans that you don't have to rebalance your engine if you have to replace them.
The flex plate and flywheels have an off-set balance to help balance the crank and sould be balanced with the crank in any performance engine.

 

Early 302's use the 28 oz flexplate. From 1985 onward, all 302/5.0 use a 50 oz flexplate.

 

not "all", my '91 5.0 has a 28oz...

the flexplate goes with the...crank...

...Frank...

 

Frank:

Is that the original crank?

 

no...and that's why ..."the flexplate goes with the crank"...

...Frank...