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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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flex plate???

will an unbalanced flexplate hurt a motor for a 50 mile trip? I just pulled a straight six out of my full size bronco and put in this 289. I needed to use the 300 flex plate just so I could get the thing running. It's not a dialy driver. play toy only. I need to drive it home and its about 50 miles.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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yes you will do some pretty serious engine damage if it even will bolt up. the bearings won't last long.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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I wouldn't try it. It is probably best to tow it home.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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never get in a rush to do things, things never work out
 
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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if you want to know what it will do take a 28oz hammer (the amount of hte counter balance that is missing), and tap on a used bearing for about an hour this is the same thing driving that will do to the bearings in your engine. really don't even start it, it's a real bad idea
 
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