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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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Default I NEED HELP WITH FLEX PLATE DILEMMA

I AM PUTTING IN A 89 STROKER EXTERNAL BALANCE MOTOR IN MY 85 AUTOMATIC I AM TOLD THE 89 USES A ONE PIECE REAR SEAL I WANT TO BOLT MY AUTO TO IT.. MY AUTO USES A 153 TOOTH FLEX PLATE, THEY DO NOT MAKE A 153 TOOTH EXTERNAL BALANCE FLEX PLATE ONE PIECE SEAL..... HOW CAN I DO THIS??????? WILL A 168 TOOTH EXTERNAL FLEX PLATE WORK WITH MY AUTO???? THE TRANNY IS THE 700R4..THIS STUFF IS DRIVING ME NUTS.. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Just use a 168 tooth flexplate. You'll also need a new starter to fit the bigger flexplate.
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JUST TALKED TO SUMMIT THEY HAVE A 153 TOOTH EXT BALANCE PLATE NOW BRAND NEW THANKS GUYS

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