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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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289 flexplate question

is there a diffence in the balance on the 289 flexplate compared to a 302 or 351?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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289 flexplate question

all 289's, 302's up to 1980 and all 351W's have the same 28oz balance factor
 
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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289 flexplate question

There is only one possible difference, the early 289s had a smaller 5 bolt bellhousing and that means that the flywheel is smaller and different i believe.
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289 flexplate question

The 5-bolt and early 6-bolt "small" bellhousing used the same small diameter flexplate.
 
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