401- incorrect flexplate phasing-

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by lapham3@aol.com, Apr 28, 2014.

  1. lapham3@aol.com

    lapham3@aol.com Well-Known Member

    Just a fwiw mention on a '65 Wildcat that was locally purchased in an 'estate' type situation. Much engine and other work had apparently been done, but no documentation as to what. The car ran/drove, but the nailhead shook like a wet dog. The usual compression/electrical/fuel checks were done with no help. Then, the front pulley and flexplate were further examined=the flex was found to be installed 2 bolts offset(120 degrees) from correct. After a bit of labor, the result was a much happier 'cat and new owner.
     
  2. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    Does the 401 flex plate / crank end have a locating dowel ?
     
  3. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    No, the crank & flexplate have a hole in them that need to be lined up.
     
  4. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Yup, The flexplate will go on six ways and five of them are wrong.
     

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