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Aug 24, 2009 | 01:22 PM

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NumberDummy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by azerjeff

Is there any difference between a 79 flexplate and a 71 flexplate, other than one is weighted and one is not. are the teeth count the same?

There were two different flexplates (and harmonic balancers) used in 1979, because there were two different 460 engines.

There is no serial number or production date break, because this was a running change.

D1SZ6375A .. Flexplate - Use without weighted spacer.

Fits 1971/73 429 / 1971/78 460, and 1979 460, ALL with a block casting number of: D1VE-AB.

D9TZ6375A .. Flexplate -Use with weighted spacer

Fits: 1979 460 ALL w/a block casting number of D9TE-AB.

The car & truck parts catalog do not list a tooth count for either flexplate.