flexplate help
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flexplate help
working on a 302 to 351 swap, but I'm having problems finding a flexplate that fits the 351. (it's a mid 70's model mercruiser engine) I'm on my 3'rd one from O'reilly and it doesnt sit all the way back on the crank, it only go's about half way and stops. Any idea's, tips, or tricks would be appreciated.
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So is the flexplate you have tried a 351C Flex plate, a 351W flex plate or a 351M flexplate? Can you give me the part number of the flex plate they have given you? FRA201? or FRA205? When I go to work tomorrow I will try and post some possible flexplates.
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it's a 351W hooking up to a C6 and a 302 coming out of my bronco.
started out w/ fra-203 then went to fra-205 and last but not least I got fra-201 which fits the best but's still not right.
started out w/ fra-203 then went to fra-205 and last but not least I got fra-201 which fits the best but's still not right.
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what year is the 351w motor? if its pre 82 then it would be the same imbalance as the 302 if the 302 was pre 82 as well. so you could use the 302 flexplat on the 351w. if that doesnt fit then you dont have a 351w.
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it's a '74 block Mercruiser used between '75-'77. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ne-pt-2-a.html
I thought that in '83 ford switched to the 50oz imbalance?
I thought that in '83 ford switched to the 50oz imbalance?
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How close to they actually get ? I've got a block out of a Galaxie which used an ever so slightly thinner flexplate, along with a thin stiffener plate. ( Thanks again Number Dummy !! )
Just a thought !
-Scott in Spokane
Just a thought !
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