Engine swap - Flywheel problem

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Nov 4, 2012 | 07:57 AM

asghert

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Engine swap - Flywheel problem

I have a 79 swb column shift. I replaced the 302 not long ago with an 86 HO that I rebuilt. I matched the front balancer, but in the end the bell housing is too large to run the smaller diameter flywheel that the 86 HO takes. In other words my starter won't line up. Someone told me to try the same year flywheel for a truck and that didn't work because I'm still feeling a vibration at about 1600 rpm.

I want to keep the column shift. Is there anything I can do? Are there specialists out there that can balance the weight on the flywheel? Does an 86 bell housing bolt to the 79 3 spd transmission?

Thanks!

Nov 4, 2012 | 09:35 AM

jacks61ford

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use a Windsor flywheel in the correct tooth count for your application the balance is right and it will fit your truck

Nov 4, 2012 | 10:03 AM

asghert

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I think that was the same flywheel I had on it initially. I used the one from the old motor, then swapped to the newer model. When I cross reference the Windsor and the 302 it looks like the same one. Am I missing something?

Nov 4, 2012 | 10:05 AM

asghert

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Starting to wonder if the flywheel isn't the problem.

Nov 4, 2012 | 10:17 AM

jim collins

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You need a 50 oz. balance [164] tooth flywheel,not 28oz. which the 351 w is. Ford changed the 302 to 50 oz. in 81 ,but left the 351w at 28 oz. Been there and done that. I have a 85 302 in place of an older 302 and had to change to the 50oz.

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EDIT--I just went to the shop and checked the extra flywheel i have for my truck, just like the one in it.

It is 14 1/4" ,with 164 teeth. Ford part number--E1TE-AA .

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