400 turbo flexplate?
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400 turbo flexplate?
I have a 168 tooth flexplate from my turbo 350, which I used in my turbo 400. I was under the assumption that it was pretty much universal. When bolting up my engine, I had problems getting the flexplate to turn. It was pressing against the side of the transmission. eventualy I got it free enough to turn, but there is little clearance on either side. Does this sound right, or does the 400 turbo only take the smaller flexplate?
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not sure about parts compatibility on this, but i'm wondering... does your starter gear line up? I've seen flexplates rub when they're installed backwards. if your starter gear doesn't line up, time to flip 'er.
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Originally Posted by jackson
Are you CERTAIN the convertor is fully-seated into front pump?
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Originally Posted by iNdigo
not sure about parts compatibility on this, but i'm wondering... does your starter gear line up? I've seen flexplates rub when they're installed backwards. if your starter gear doesn't line up, time to flip 'er.
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