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Which way does the Flexplate go?

Which way does the Flexplate go?

If you look at the center of the flex-plate, where it bolts to the crank, you’ll notice that it is depressed as well. Install it with the depression facing the trans.

What happens if you put a flywheel on backwards?

Yes you can put a flywheel on backwards. Dweano, it is all but physically impossible to put the flex plate on backwards. That side goes towards the transmission, if you tried to put it on the other way it would keep the flywheel from going on flat against the crankshaft.

Is the Turbo 350 transmission rear wheel drive?

The most torque from an engine that this transmission was applied to was 410 lb-ft. This is an automatic transmission that is longitudinally mounted, making it applicable for rear-wheel drive cars. This transmission is a 3 speed, and no overdrive gear was available.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy 350C have?

The TH350 (Turbo Hydromatic 350) was a transmission developed in a joint venture between Buick and Chevrolet in the late 1960s. This transmission was designed for small block 350 engines manufactured by Chevrolet.

What kind of transmission does a GM TH350 have?

Turbo 350 Transmission Specs. This transmission replaced the GM Powerglide automatic transmission, which was a 2 speed automatic transmission that was in production for 23 years. The Turbo 350, known by the name TH350, was used in nearly all GM rear wheel drive car and truck applications during its tenure.

Where is the torque converter on a turbo 350C?

The goal is to illuminate the area near the flywheel and torque converter on a Turbo 350C transmission. Position the mechanic’s creeper in front of the driver’s side of the vehicle between the front wheels. Sit down and carefully slide backward until you reach the side of the transmission facing the driver door.

The most torque from an engine that this transmission was applied to was 410 lb-ft. This is an automatic transmission that is longitudinally mounted, making it applicable for rear-wheel drive cars. This transmission is a 3 speed, and no overdrive gear was available.

Turbo 350 Transmission Specs. This transmission replaced the GM Powerglide automatic transmission, which was a 2 speed automatic transmission that was in production for 23 years. The Turbo 350, known by the name TH350, was used in nearly all GM rear wheel drive car and truck applications during its tenure.

How big is the flywheel on a Chevy engine?

Measure the diameter of the flywheel with a machinist’s ruler. According to Jam Performance Transmissions, the flywheel sizes for small-block Chevrolet engines are the 12.75 inch and the 14 inch. The14-inch flywheel is used on the 400 cubic-inch small-block and big-block Chevrolet engines.

What’s the bolt pattern on a Chevy small block flywheel?

Determine the flywheel-flange bolt pattern. These are the bolt holes found around the center of the flywheel. According to GM Parts Direct, 1955 to 1985 small-block Chevrolet flywheels have a 3.58-inch bolt pattern, whereas 1986 and later flywheels have a 3-inch bolt pattern.

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Ruth Doyle