Can you reuse flexplate bolts?
Can you reuse flexplate bolts?
Its ok to reuse them, just put a little loctite on them when reinstalling.
What happens when I replace my flex plate?
Consequently, the teeth of the ring gear, can become damaged over time, causing a grinding sound. Ring gear problems can damage the starter motor as well. So, if you find you have to replace your flex plate, you might want to check your starter as well.
What’s the best way to set up a starter?
Solution #2 (Ford only): Confirm that your starter was designed to work with your transmission. Ford uses two different offset starters, depending on the transmission being used. Solution #3 (Chevy only): Confirm that your starter was made for your flexplate or flywheel.
What kind of flexplate does Chevy engine use?
Chevy engines uses two different tooth count flexplate/flywheels—the 153-tooth and the 168-tooth. Problem: Starter failed shortly after installation.
What to do if you have a flexplate problem?
So, if you suspect you have a flexplate problem, there are a couple ways to investigate further. So, if you listen to the transmission bell housing with a stethoscope, while the engine is idling; any sounds coming from inside the bellhousing indicate, flexplate problems. Some bell housings have an, inspection port.
What kind of flex plate do I need for a starter?
Thank you for the help in advance. What determines what flex plate you need is the starter. I seldom use a 153 tooth flexplate because I feel that the 168 tooth flexplate (or flywheel) can turn the engine over better (more power but less speed).
Consequently, the teeth of the ring gear, can become damaged over time, causing a grinding sound. Ring gear problems can damage the starter motor as well. So, if you find you have to replace your flex plate, you might want to check your starter as well.
How many bolt patterns do GM Flex plates have?
Most flex plates have two sets of three bolt patterns on them that will align to the converter. I have both 153 and 168 tooth stock GM flexplates and all of them have the two different sets of three converter bolt patterns on them.
What kind of flexplate do I need for my SBC?
It’s for my 355ci sbc with a th-400 transmission with a B&M Nitrous 3600 stall speed torque converter. (Part number for the converter 20482). Also, I counted the teeth on my starter gear and there’s 10 teeth.
