Flywheel Question
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Flywheel Question
Does it matter where the imbalance is in relation to the crank? I got the correct flywheel from a junkyard and I dont know if I need to "point" the weight in the right direction. Its hard to explain in words, i dont know anything about externally balanced motors. HELP!
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Yes, that weight is part of the balancing of the engine. The bolts are equally spaced, but if I remember correctly, one should have a little grove in it that will only line up with one bolt hole on the crank. You have to look pretty close.
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i have installed the flywheel on a 1990 5.0L ho motor several times. the holes appear to be equally spaced, but they are not, the flywheel will only bolt up one way. if you are working with a different motor this may not be true. have you physically installed the replacement flywheel on the vehicle and checked the hole alignment? i have also recently compared 2 460 flexplates. and even though the 460's they come off are internally balanced, the flexplates hole patterns align in only one postion, showing they will only bolt to the crank one way. good luck, garsten
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Thanks, Garsten. Yes, it is the 5.0L with a new counterbalanced flywheel, and I had to drag the flywheel a few thousand miles to save some cash. It appears the general consensus on alignment is as you stated. I'll be installing the flywheel tomorrow. Like I wrote - these Fords are new to me. I appreciate the reply.
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