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Topic: Flexplate retainer ring
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1446
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-11-2002 01:58 PM
   
Another quick question...'87 306 block with an SFI Flexplate. Should I or do I need to transfer the original flexplate retainer ring to the new SFI flexplate? Also when bolting it up, I understand I need loctite the threads and use sealer near the head of the bolt to prevent leaks?!??? Thanks in advance. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-11-2002 08:00 PM
I don't see as it would hurt to use the ring. It prevents the bolts from gauling the flexplate surface and possible fractures occuring. I plan on using one with the sfi flexplate on the 514 i am building.[This message has been edited by Just Strokin (edited 09-11-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-11-2002 10:06 PM
Won't hurt, but you do not need it.  ------------------
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1147
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-12-2002 05:10 PM
I don't know about an SFI flexplate but you need them on a stock ford flexplate.I got a 351W free because someone forgot to install this little item and the flexplate cracked all around the crank bolts.You should have heard the racket that thing made when it was running.  ------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 1963Falcon waiting for a rebirth.
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 7611
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-12-2002 06:25 PM
i have always been under the impression that the ring distributes the torque evenly around the bolt holes to prevent the cracking of the plate. is this just an old wives tale?------------------
mike r
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